What are Cells?

Cells are what make up all living things.  They are the building blocks of life.  Plant and animal are built up of cells that are stuck together.

Structure of Animal and Plant Cells

 

 

 

There are many similarities and differences between animal and plant cells. 
Make sure you know these.

Similarities	Differences
1. Have a nucleus	1.  Plant cells have a cellulose cell wall
2. Have a cytoplasm	2.  Plant cells have a vacuole containing cell sap
3. Have a cell membrane	3.  Plant cells have chloroplast
4. Contain mitochondria	4.  Many plant cells have a box-like shape whilst animal cell shape varies
5. Contain ribosomes	5.  Plant cells have the nucleus to the side of the cell, animal cells have a nucleus in the middle

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