List three similarities and differences between plant and animal cells.

Structures Found in Both Plant and Animal Cells (Similarities)

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  Golgi Apparatus: membrane-bound sacs involved in protein secretion from the cell


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  Pinocytotic Vesicle: vacuoles formed by endocytosis of the membrane


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  Lysosome: vesicles containing digestive enzymes


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  Mitochondria: site of aerobic respiration and ATP production


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  Endoplasmic Reticulum: membrane-bound channels that run throughout the cell; smooth endoplasmic reticulum does not have attached ribosomes; rough endoplasmic reticulum does have attached ribosomes


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  Ribosomes: location of protein synthesis


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  Nucleolus: small organelle containing chromatin


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  Nucleus: location of most of the cell's DNA

Structures Found Only in Plant Cells (Differences)

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  Cell Wall: a layer of cellulose that surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells


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  Large Central Vacuole: a large fluid filled sac that occupies a large part of the plant cells; stores water and other water soluble substances


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  Chloroplast: site of photosynthesis and ATP production


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  Amyloplast: a membrane-bound organelle composed of starch