What are the differences of cytoplasm in plant and animal cells?
Posted June 17, 2024
Answer
Basis of differentiation |
Plant cell cytoplasm |
Animal cell cytoplasm |
Composition |
Composed of various organelles including large central vacuole, chloroplasts, and plastids |
Composed of various organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, etc |
Movement |
Cytoplasmic streaming is common due to large vacuoles |
Cytoplasmic streaming occurs but is less prominent |
Functions |
Plays a role in photosynthesis, storage of nutrients, and support for cell structure |
Supports various cellular processes such as protein synthesis and cell division |
Additional resources
Eukaryotic Cells - Comparing Plant and Animal Cells