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Chloroplast
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A plant cell requires a chloroplast for photosynthesis. Whilst, an animal cell doesn't use the process photosynthesis, therefore not needing a chloroplast.
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Vacuole
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Animals have one or two small vacuoles but a plant cell has one large vacuole. These vacuoles can store water, waste and ions.
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Mitochondria
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Both animal cells and plant cells have a mitochondria.
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Cytoplasm
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Both animal cells and plant cells have cytoplasm.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum
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Both animal cells and plant cells have an endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
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Cell wall
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Only a plant cell has a cell wall. This is because cell walls are supporting structures that help the cell keep a fixed shape. Also it helps the plant to stay firm and upright. Animal cells don't need a cell wall because they have a skeletal system which protects their organs.
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