{"id":9686,"date":"2026-05-25T12:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/?p=9686"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:02:17","slug":"difference-between-plant-cell-and-animal-cell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/difference-between-plant-cell-and-animal-cell\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Plant Cell and Animal Cell in Biology: Notes, Table &#038; Diagram for NEET"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, students preparing for NEET and board exams lose marks on a topic they actually studied. The <strong>difference between plant cell and animal cell<\/strong> is one of those topics. It looks simple from the outside, but the exam questions are tricky. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/neet-exam\/\">NEET Exam<\/a><\/strong> doesn&#8217;t just <u class=\"aid\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/idioms.in\/just-in-case\/#\">just in case definition<\/a>)<\/u> ask you to name organelles, it asks why an organelle is present in one and not the other, what happens functionally because of that, and sometimes gives you an observation-based question where you have to reason it out on your own.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s exactly what makes this topic harder than it looks. Students memorise the table, but miss the logic behind it. In this page, we&#8217;ve broken down the <strong>plant cell vs animal cell<\/strong> topic in a way that actually makes sense, not just as a list to mug up, but as a concept you understand. We&#8217;ve also added <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/neet-previous-year-question-papers\/\">NEET previous year questions<\/a><\/strong> at the end, so you know what to actually prepare for.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Since 2018, NEET UG has always asked at least 1-2 questions from this chapter &#8211; \u2018Cell: The Unit of Life\u2019 (Class 11, Chapter 8, NCERT Biology) each year. This is a common topic for MCQs: Plant cell vs animal cell differences.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/neet-previous-year-question-papers\/\">NEET Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/most-repeated-questions-in-neet-exam\/\">Most Repeated Questions in NEET Exam for 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is a Cell? A Quick Look Before We Compare<\/h2>\n<p>Before jumping into the <strong>plant and animal cell differences<\/strong>, let&#8217;s get the basics right. A cell is the basic structure and functional unit of life. Plant cells and animal cells are both eukaryotic cells (cells with a proper and membrane-bounded nucleus). They differ from bacteria (prokaryotic cells) in this aspect.<\/p>\n<p>They have lots of the same organelles, since both are eukaryotic, but they have different ways of living and different ways of surviving, which means that their structure is different. Plants grow their own food, they don&#8217;t move in the ground and they require support. Animals move around, consume food, and need flexibility. These differences in lifestyle are exactly what show up at the cellular level.<\/p>\n<h5><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eukaryotic-cell.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9865\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eukaryotic-cell.jpeg\" alt=\"eukaryotic cell\" width=\"618\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eukaryotic-cell.jpeg 699w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eukaryotic-cell-300x286.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/eukaryotic-cell-150x143.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n<pre><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/neet-biology-chapter-wise-weightage\/\">NEET Biology Chapter wise Weightage and Important Topics 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2>What is a Plant Cell? Structure &amp; Components<\/h2>\n<p>A plant cell is a eukaryotic cell with a rigid cell wall in plant cell made from cellulose. This wall is responsible for providing the cell with a fixed, predominantly rectangular form. The inside of the cell contains organelles which assist it in carrying out the process of photosynthesis, storing food and maintaining the structure.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9882\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9882\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"Plant Cell diagram\" width=\"790\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram-1536x896.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram-850x496.jpg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-diagram-150x87.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plant Cell diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are some important parts of a plant cell (images may be attached with each):<\/p>\n<h3>Cell Wall<\/h3>\n<p>The cell wall is a <strong>non-living structure<\/strong>. Composed of cellulose and is used for providing rigidity, shape and protection. Not found in animal cells.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9866\" style=\"width: 629px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-wall-diagram.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9866\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-wall-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"Plant Cell Wall Diagram\" width=\"629\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-wall-diagram.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-wall-diagram-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-wall-diagram-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-wall-diagram-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-wall-diagram-850x523.jpg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-wall-diagram-150x92.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 629px) 100vw, 629px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plant Cell Wall Diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Cell Membrane (Plasma Membrane)<\/h3>\n<p>Found just inside the cell wall, it regulates materials going in and out of the cell.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9881\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-plasma-membrane-diagram.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9881\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-plasma-membrane-diagram.png\" alt=\"Plant Plasma Membrane diagram\" width=\"634\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-plasma-membrane-diagram.png 750w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-plasma-membrane-diagram-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-plasma-membrane-diagram-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plant Plasma Membrane diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Nucleus<\/h3>\n<p>An organelle in the cell that contains the DNA and controls all activities; found on one side of the cell (pushed aside by the vacuole).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9870\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9870\" style=\"width: 422px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/diagram-of-plant-cell-nucleus1.jpg.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9870\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/diagram-of-plant-cell-nucleus1.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"Diagram of plant cell nucleus\" width=\"422\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/diagram-of-plant-cell-nucleus1.jpg.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/diagram-of-plant-cell-nucleus1.jpg-300x235.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/diagram-of-plant-cell-nucleus1.jpg-150x117.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9870\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diagram of a plant cell nucleus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Chloroplasts<\/h3>\n<p>place of photosynthesis. Contain chlorophyll. Only show in plant cells. The chloroplast in a plant cell is what makes plants self-feeding (autotrophic).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9880\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9880\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Plant-chloroplast-diagram.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9880\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Plant-chloroplast-diagram.jpeg\" alt=\"Plant chloroplast diagram\" width=\"730\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Plant-chloroplast-diagram.jpeg 1205w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Plant-chloroplast-diagram-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Plant-chloroplast-diagram-1024x536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Plant-chloroplast-diagram-768x402.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Plant-chloroplast-diagram-850x445.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Plant-chloroplast-diagram-150x79.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9880\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plant chloroplast diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Central Vacuole<\/h3>\n<p>It has a large vacuole present in the cell, and it covers around 90% of the cell&#8217;s volume. It helps in retaining water &amp; nutrients, and maintains cell turgidity.<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-central-vacuole-diagram.jpg.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9872\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-central-vacuole-diagram.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"plant cell central vacuole diagram\" width=\"654\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-central-vacuole-diagram.jpg.jpeg 731w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-central-vacuole-diagram.jpg-265x300.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-central-vacuole-diagram.jpg-150x170.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/a><\/h5>\n<h3>Mitochondria<\/h3>\n<p><strong>It is available in<\/strong> plant and animal cells. It helps to produce energy (ATP) by cellular respiration.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9874\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9874\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Mitochondria-Diagram.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9874\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Mitochondria-Diagram.jpg\" alt=\"Plant Cell Mitochondria Diagram\" width=\"736\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Mitochondria-Diagram.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Mitochondria-Diagram-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Mitochondria-Diagram-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Mitochondria-Diagram-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Mitochondria-Diagram-850x467.jpg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Mitochondria-Diagram-150x82.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plant Cell Mitochondria Diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)<\/h3>\n<p>Smooth ER, which helps in lipid synthesis, Rough ER &#8211; protein synthesis.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9871\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Endoplasmic-Reticulum-Diagram.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9871\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Endoplasmic-Reticulum-Diagram.jpg\" alt=\"Endoplasmic Reticulum Diagram\" width=\"670\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Endoplasmic-Reticulum-Diagram.jpg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Endoplasmic-Reticulum-Diagram-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Endoplasmic-Reticulum-Diagram-150x93.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Endoplasmic Reticulum Diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Golgi Apparatus (Dictyosomes)<\/h3>\n<p>In plants, the Golgi is termed as dictyosomes. They package and transport proteins.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9873\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9873\" style=\"width: 744px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Golgi-Apparatus.jpg.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9873\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Golgi-Apparatus.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"plant cell Golgi Apparatus\" width=\"744\" height=\"785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Golgi-Apparatus.jpg.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Golgi-Apparatus.jpg-285x300.jpeg 285w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Golgi-Apparatus.jpg-768x810.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Golgi-Apparatus.jpg-850x896.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Golgi-Apparatus.jpg-150x158.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plant Cell Golgi Apparatus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Ribosomes<\/h3>\n<p>Found in both types. Carries out the process of protein synthesis. In eukaryotic cells (plant or animal cells) the ribosomes are 80S type (found in the cytoplasm).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9876\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9876\" style=\"width: 712px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-ribosomes-diagram.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9876\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-ribosomes-diagram.jpeg\" alt=\"plant cell ribosomes diagram\" width=\"712\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-ribosomes-diagram.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-ribosomes-diagram-300x157.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-ribosomes-diagram-150x79.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plant cell ribosomes diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Plasmodesmata<\/h3>\n<p>Small channels between adjacent plant cells, unique to plant cells. Allow communication and transport between cells.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9875\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9875\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Plasmodesmata-diagram.jpg.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9875\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Plasmodesmata-diagram.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"plant cell Plasmodesmata diagram\" width=\"736\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Plasmodesmata-diagram.jpg.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Plasmodesmata-diagram.jpg-300x260.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Plasmodesmata-diagram.jpg-768x666.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Plasmodesmata-diagram.jpg-850x737.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/plant-cell-Plasmodesmata-diagram.jpg-150x130.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9875\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Plant Cell Plasmodesmata Diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em>NEET Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Cell wall, Vacuole (large central), Chloroplasts, Plasmodesmata &#8211; These are things exclusively found in plant cells \u2013 Remember it as \u2018C-V-C-P&#8217;.<\/em><\/p>\n<pre><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/most-easy-and-scoring-chapters-for-neet\/\">Most Easy and Scoring Chapters for NEET 2026 Exam in Physics, Chemistry &amp; Biology<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2>What is an Animal Cell? Structure &amp; Components<\/h2>\n<p>An animal cell is a eukaryotic cell without a cell wall. The animal cell is surrounded only by a flexible plasma membrane, hence with irregular, round or varied shape, depending on their function. Consider a red blood cell (a disc), a nerve cell (long and branched) or a muscle cell (long and elongated).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9883\" style=\"width: 744px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9883\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram.jpg\" alt=\"Animal Cell Diagram\" width=\"744\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram.jpg 1955w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram-1536x918.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram-850x508.jpg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-Cell-Diagram-150x90.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 744px) 100vw, 744px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animal Cell Diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The following are all parts of an animal cell:<\/p>\n<h3>Outer Cell Membrane<\/h3>\n<p>This is the outermost layer. Unlike the plant cell membrane, it is more flexible, as it is not supported by a cell wall. This enables the cell to change its shape.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9869\" style=\"width: 753px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Outer-Cell-Membrane.jpg.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9869\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Outer-Cell-Membrane.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"Animal cell Outer Cell Membrane\" width=\"753\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Outer-Cell-Membrane.jpg.jpeg 968w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Outer-Cell-Membrane.jpg-300x219.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Outer-Cell-Membrane.jpg-768x561.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Outer-Cell-Membrane.jpg-850x621.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Outer-Cell-Membrane.jpg-150x110.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animal cell Outer Cell Membrane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Nucleus<\/h3>\n<p>Usually located at the centre of the cell (unlike plant cells, where the vacuole pushes it to one side).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9868\" style=\"width: 692px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Nucleus-Structure-Diagram.jpg.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9868\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Nucleus-Structure-Diagram.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"Animal cell Nucleus Structure Diagram\" width=\"692\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Nucleus-Structure-Diagram.jpg.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Nucleus-Structure-Diagram.jpg-300x255.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Nucleus-Structure-Diagram.jpg-150x128.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animal Cell Nucleus Structure Diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Mitochondria<\/h3>\n<p>Present in large numbers; produce energy. Animals depend entirely on cellular respiration for energy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9879\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9879\" style=\"width: 703px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9879\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram.png\" alt=\"Animal cell Mitochondria diagram\" width=\"703\" height=\"482\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram.png 1280w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram-1024x702.png 1024w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram-850x583.png 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram-320x220.png 320w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Animal-cell-Mitochondria-diagram-150x103.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9879\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animal cell Mitochondria diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Centrioles \/ Centrosome<\/h3>\n<p>Present only in animal cells (and lower plants). Play a key role in cell division, forming the spindle fibres during mitosis and meiosis. This is a very commonly tested <strong>difference between plant cells and animal cell<\/strong> in NEET plant cells divide without centrioles; animal cells cannot.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9867\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9867\" style=\"width: 685px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Centrosome-diagram.jpg.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9867\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Centrosome-diagram.jpg.jpeg\" alt=\"Animal Cell Centrosome diagram\" width=\"685\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Centrosome-diagram.jpg.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Centrosome-diagram.jpg-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Centrosome-diagram.jpg-768x519.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Centrosome-diagram.jpg-850x574.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Centrosome-diagram.jpg-150x101.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animal Cell Centrosome diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Lysosomes<\/h3>\n<p>Also called the &#8216;suicide bags&#8217; of the cell. Contain digestive enzymes that break down waste and cellular debris. They are more prominently found in animal cells.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9878\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9878\" style=\"width: 668px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Lysosome-diagram.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-9878\" src=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Lysosome-diagram.png\" alt=\"animal cell Lysosome diagram\" width=\"668\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Lysosome-diagram.png 800w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Lysosome-diagram-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Lysosome-diagram-768x391.png 768w, https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/animal-cell-Lysosome-diagram-150x76.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9878\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animal Cell Lysosome diagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Small Vacuoles<\/h3>\n<p>Animal cells may have several small vacuoles (food vacuoles, contractile vacuoles), but no central large vacuole. One of the easiest comparisons between plant cell vs animal cells is the difference in size of the vacuole.<\/p>\n<h3>Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus, Ribosomes<\/h3>\n<p>All three are in animal cells as well as in plant cells. One distinction: in animal cells, the Golgi apparatus is called just &#8216;Golgi body&#8217;, not dictyosomes. Ribosomes are 80S type, same as plant cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>NEET Insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> To help remember what is uniquely found in animal cells, remember this: &#8216;C-L-C&#8217; = Centrioles, Lysosomes (more obvious), Cilia (common in animal cells, for movement or sensory function).<\/em><\/p>\n<pre><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/motion.ac.in\/examinfo\/how-make-short-revision-notes-for-neet-exam\/\">How to Make Short Notes for NEET Exam 2026: Smart Tips to Boost Your Score<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n<h2>Difference Between Plant Cell and Animal Cell &#8211; Complete Comparison Table<\/h2>\n<p>This <strong>difference between plant cell and animal cell table<\/strong> covers all the key points from the <strong>plant cell vs animal cell<\/strong> comparison that are asked in Class 9, Class 11, and NEET. Go through each point, don&#8217;t just read it, understand why the difference exists:<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 506px;\" width=\"891\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"225\"><strong>Plant Cell<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"225\"><strong>Animal Cell<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Cell Wall<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Present (made of cellulose)<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Absent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Shape<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Fixed, rectangular or square<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Irregular, round or flexible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Chloroplasts<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Present (site of photosynthesis)<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Absent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Vacuole<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">One large central vacuole (up to 90% volume)<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Small vacuoles or absent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Centrioles<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Absent in higher plants<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Present (important for cell division)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Lysosomes<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Rare or absent<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Present and prominent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Plasmodesmata<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Present<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Absent (gap junctions instead)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Energy Storage<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Stored as starch<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Stored as glycogen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Nucleus Position<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Pushed to one side by the vacuole<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Usually at the centre<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Plastids<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Present (chloroplasts, chromoplasts, leucoplasts)<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Absent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Tonoplast<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Present (membrane around vacuole)<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Absent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"173\">Cell Division<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Cell plate formed; no centrioles in higher plants<\/td>\n<td width=\"225\">Centrioles form spindle fibres<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Similarities Between Plant Cell and Animal Cell<\/h2>\n<p>While we spend most of the time <u class=\"aid\">(<a href=\"http:\/\/idioms.in\/race-against-time\/#\">race against time phrase meaning<\/a>)<\/u> on differences, the <strong>similarities between plant cells and animal cell<\/strong> are equally important for NEET. Questions like &#8216;which of the following is common to both?&#8217; appear regularly. Here&#8217;s what both share:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Both are <strong>eukaryotic cells<\/strong> proper, with a membrane-bound nucleus present in both<\/li>\n<li>Both have a <strong>plasma membrane<\/strong> as the boundary controlling what enters and exits<\/li>\n<li>Both contain <strong>mitochondria<\/strong> and perform cellular respiration to produce ATP<\/li>\n<li>Both have <strong>endoplasmic reticulum<\/strong> (rough and smooth), <strong>Golgi apparatus<\/strong>, and <strong>ribosomes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Both carry <strong>DNA in the nucleus<\/strong> and undergo cell division through mitosis and meiosis<\/li>\n<li>Both have <strong>cytoplasm<\/strong> in which all organelles are suspended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Organelles Present in Plant Cell but Absent in Animal Cell<\/h2>\n<p>This question about <strong>organelles present in plant cell but absent in an animal cell<\/strong> is one of the most directly tested concepts in NEET. These are the ones that you need to learn by heart:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cell Wall <\/strong>&#8211; It has a strong cellulose wall that helps in providing support and protection, which can cause osmotic bursting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chloroplasts <\/strong>&#8211; Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts which contain chlorophyll and are only present in plant cells. The chloroplast in plant cell is what makes plants capable of making their own food.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Large Central Vacuole <\/strong>&#8211; Maintains turgor pressure and storage of water, nutrients and wastes. An important central vacuole function in a plant cell is the one associated with the survival and structure of the plant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plasmodesmata <\/strong>&#8211; Plasmodesmata are cytoplasmic channel that connects cells for communication and transport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plastids <\/strong>&#8211; Food making: Chloroplasts, food storage: leucoplasts, pigment: chromoplasts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Which Organelle is Absent in an Animal Cell?<\/h2>\n<p>On the flip side, when asked &#8216;<strong>which organelle is absent in an animal cell<\/strong>&#8216;, the answers are the cell wall, chloroplasts, and the large central vacuole. But from the other direction, structures found in animal cells and absent in higher plant cells, here&#8217;s the list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Centrioles \/ Centrosome: <\/strong>Critical for spindle fibre formation during cell division; absent in higher plant cells<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lysosomes: <\/strong>Digest waste and cellular debris; much more prominent in animal cells than plant cells<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cilia (in many animal cells): <\/strong>Used for movement and sensing; rare in plant cells<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Differences Explained &#8211; The Logic Behind the Structure<\/h2>\n<p>Memorising the <strong>10 differences between plant cell and animal cell<\/strong> is one thing. But understanding the logic behind each difference is what makes you perform better in NEET. \u00a0Let us understand the three important differences:<\/p>\n<h3>Why Does the Plant Cell Have a Cell Wall But the Animal Cell Does Not?<\/h3>\n<p>A cell wall is found in the plant cell and not the animal cell. Plants are not mobile and require a structure to support them. This is provided by the rigid cell wall made of cellulose. In animal cells, however, flexibility is required for the ability to move, change shape, and function in different ways. A rigid wall would be a disadvantage for them.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is the Vacuole So Different?<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>central vacuole function in plant cells go<\/strong> beyond just storage. It regulates turgor pressure, the force that keeps a plant upright. A vacuole is full when the plant is well watered and the cell is turgid. If the plant is deprived of water, the vacuole will decrease in size, the cell will become less turgid and the plant will wilt. This is not necessary in animal cells since they are supplied with water from food and drink and their cells are surrounded by extracellular fluid.<\/p>\n<h3>Energy Storage: Starch vs Glycogen<\/h3>\n<p>Both cells store energy in the form of glucose; however, they store them in different ways. Glucose is turned into starch (which is stored in plastids) in plant cells). Animal cells convert glucose to <strong>glycogen<\/strong> (stored in the liver and muscles). This is a commonly tested detail in both NEET and board exams.<\/p>\n<h2>NEET Previous Year Questions &#8211; Plant Cell vs Animal Cell<\/h2>\n<p>These <strong>NEET MCQ plant cell animal cell<\/strong> questions have appeared in past papers. Practise these to know exactly how this topic is tested:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Which of the following is present in plant cells but absent in animal cells? (NEET 2019)<\/strong> (a) Mitochondria (b) Golgi apparatus (c) Cell wall\u00a0\u00a0 (d) Ribosomes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer: (c) Cell wall<\/strong> Animal cells lack the cellulose-based cell wall; they have only a flexible plasma membrane.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Which of the cell organelles is referred to as \u201csuicide bag\u201d?<\/strong>(NEET 2016) (a) Golgi body (b) Lysosome (c) Ribosome\u00a0\u00a0 (d) Vacuole<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer: (b) Lysosome<\/strong> Hydrolytic enzymes in lysosomes have the ability to break down cellular components.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Plasmodesmata are: (Board Exam)<\/strong> (a) Connection between plant cell and animal cell (b) Connections between adjacent plant cells (c) Outer layer of cell wall\u00a0\u00a0 (d) Chlorophyll pigments<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer: (b)<\/strong> Plasmodesmata: Cytoplasmic channels that permit transport between adjacent plant cells.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. The central vacuole present in the plant cell is surrounded by: (Class 11 Board)<\/strong> (a) Cell wall (b) Plasma membrane (c) Tonoplast\u00a0\u00a0 (d) Chloroplast membrane<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer: (c) Tonoplast<\/strong> Plant cell vacuole is surrounded by a single membrane, the tonoplast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q. Which of the following is not present in the animal cells? (NEET-type)<\/strong> (a) Golgi apparatus (b) Chloroplast (c) Mitochondria\u00a0\u00a0 (d) Ribosome<\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer: (b) Chloroplast.<\/strong> Photosynthesis is not a process that can be carried out by animal cells and therefore they do not have chloroplasts in them.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Revision Notes &#8211; Remember This for Your Exam<\/h2>\n<p>Now, a quick summary of the key features of the comparison of a plant cell vs an animal cell. Read these the night before your exam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plant cell exclusive: <\/strong>Cell wall, Chloroplasts, Central vacuole, Plasmodesmata, Plastids<\/li>\n<li><strong>Animal cell exclusive: <\/strong>Centrioles, Lysosomes (prominent), flexible cell shape<\/li>\n<li><strong>Common to both: <\/strong>Nucleus, Mitochondria, ER, Golgi, Ribosomes, Cytoplasm, DNA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy storage: <\/strong>Starch in plants (in leucoplasts), Glycogen in animals (liver and muscles)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nucleus position: <\/strong>Pushed to the side in plant cells (because of the vacuole); central in animal cells<\/li>\n<li><strong>Golgi name difference: <\/strong>Dictyosomes in plant cells; Golgi bodies in animal cells<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mnemonic for plant cell exclusives: <\/strong>C-V-C-P (Cell wall, Vacuole, Chloroplasts, Plasmodesmata)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mnemonic for animal cell exclusives: <\/strong>C-L (Centrioles, Lysosomes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>NCERT Class 11 Chapter 8 (&#8216;The Unit of Life&#8217;) is the primary source for this topic. Refer to the NCERT diagrams carefully; some NEET questions are directly based on diagram observations.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>difference between plant cell and animal cell<\/strong> is one of those topics that connects to almost everything else in biology, such as photosynthesis, osmosis, cell division, and even genetics. If you just memorise the table, you&#8217;ll get some marks. But if you understand why the differences exist, why the plant cell has a wall, why the vacuole is so large, and why animal cells have centrioles, you&#8217;ll be able to answer even the indirect and reasoning-based NEET questions.<\/p>\n<p>Go through the <strong>plant cell and animal cell<\/strong> components section once more, practice the NEET PYQs above, and make sure the comparison table is clear in your head. That&#8217;s really all this topic needs from you: clarity, not cramming.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n<h3>Q1. What is the main difference between plant cell and animal cell?<\/h3>\n<p>The three most significant differences are: (1) Plant cells have a cell wall; animal cells do not. (2)Plant cells contain chloroplasts which are used for photosynthesis, but animal cells do not. (3) Plant cells have one large <strong>central vacuole<\/strong>; animal cells either have no vacuole or only small temporary ones. These three points together summarise the <strong>plant and animal cell difference<\/strong> at their core.<\/p>\n<h3>Q2. Do animal cells have a cell wall?<\/h3>\n<p>No. An animal cell has no cell wall. The outer boundary is only a flexible plasma membrane. The plant cell has cell wall; animal cell does not. One of the most basic differences between the two types of cells, and it has an impact on a variety of features, including shape and the way they react to water.<\/p>\n<h3>Q3. Which organelles are present in plant cell but absent in an animal cell?<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>organelles present in plant cell but absent in animal cell<\/strong> are: cell wall, chloroplasts, large central vacuole (with tonoplast), plasmodesmata, and plastids (chromoplasts and leucoplasts). Among these, chloroplasts and the cell wall are the most commonly tested ones in NEET.<\/p>\n<h3>Q4. What does a central vacuole do in a plant cell?<\/h3>\n<p>The central vacuole function in plant cell is to store water, to maintain turgor pressure (which keeps the plant rigid and upright), and to store nutrients and waste products. It is surrounded by a membrane known as tonoplast. In a mature cell, it may fill as much as 80-90% of the cell volume.<\/p>\n<h3>Q5. What is the role of a chloroplast in a plant cell?<\/h3>\n<p>Plant cells contain an organelle called a chloroplast with a double membrane and have chlorophyll, which is a green pigment absorbing sunlight. It is where photosynthesis takes place. 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