Question

self assessment 5. practice: cellular structures respond to the following based on your reading. question 1 write a paragraph describing the primary differences between plant and animal cells. be sure to include a discussion of the various organelles specific to each cell and how they differ between plant and animal cells.

Explanation:

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall for structure and protection, while animal cells have only a cell - membrane. Plant cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, which animal cells lack. Plant cells also usually have a large central vacuole for storage and maintaining turgor pressure, whereas animal cells have smaller, multiple vacuoles. Lysosomes are more prominent in animal cells for waste - breakdown, and centrosomes are present in animal cells for cell division, which are not as significant in plant cells.

Answer:

Plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole that are not present in animal cells in the same form. Animal cells have more prominent lysosomes and centrosomes.