There are several key differences between animal and plant cells. Firstly, animal cells do not have a cell wall, whereas plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose. This cell wall provides support and protection to the plant cell, giving it a rectangular or cuboidal shape. Secondly, animal cells have centrioles, which are absent in plant cells. These centrioles play a crucial role in cell division. Lastly, animal cells typically have a small, round or irregularly shaped vacuole, whereas plant cells have a large, central vacuole that occupies most of the cell volume. The large vacuole in plant cells helps in storing water, maintaining cell turgidity, and storing waste products.
