Illustrate a plant cell as seen under an electron microscope. How is it different from an animal cell?
(N/A) plant cell is characterized by the presence of a rigid cell wall,large central vacuole,and plastids. The differences between a plant cell and an animal cell are summarized in the table below:
| Feature | Animal Cell vs Plant Cell |
|---|---|
| $1.$ Cell wall | Absent in animal cells; Present in plant cells. |
| $2.$ Plastids | Absent in animal cells; Present in plant cells. |
| $3.$ Vacuoles | Small or absent in animal cells; Large central vacuole present in plant cells. |
| $4.$ Centrioles | Present in animal cells; Absent in plant cells. |
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