Animal cells
Animal cells are multicellular eukaryotic cells. These cells come in all shapes and sizes, and tend to have irregular shapes. They also contain little membrane bound organelles that do specific jobs which are vital for normal cellular functions. All organisms that are animals are made up of animal cells. For example: Humans, penguins, rabbits and dogs. The nucleus stores important information the needs in order to be able to grow, reproduce and function.
PLant cells
Plant cells are eukaryotic. They are the structural and functional unit of a plant, and also contain specialized organelles. Plant cells are usually cube/rectangular shaped. These cells are generally larger than animal cells. Plant cells are found in all plants. Such as: Oranges, wood, daisies and grass.
Here's what a plant cell looks like:
Here's what a plant cell looks like:
Plant cells vs. animal cells
Some structures and components of plant cells can't be found in animal cells and vice versa. Here is a diagram showing the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells:
Features unique to plant cells
Plant cells contain chloroplast. They play a vital role in the photosynthesis process. Chloroplasts also produce food for the cell, thus making plant cells autotrophs. The cell wall gives the cell shape and protection. It also acts as a filtering mechanism by allowing certain substances into the cell. Vacuoles can store a large variety of nutrients that the cell might need to survive.