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yes. a cell can be identified as a plant or animal cell. this is based on a few characteristics. eg: a plant cell has a cell wall while an animal cell does not. plant cell contains chlorophyll to synthesize food, while an animal cell does not have the ability to synthesize food.
Animal cells usually have an irregular shape, and plant cells usually have a regular shape.
Animal cells and plant cells both contain:
cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus
Plant cells also contain these parts, not found in animal cells:
chloroplasts, vacuole, cell wall.
Cell membrane
Controls what substances can get into and out of the cell. Plant and animal cells
Cytoplasm
Jelly-like substance, where chemical reactions happen. In plant cells there's a thin lining, whereas in animal cells most of the cell is cytoplasm. Plant and animal cells
Nucleus
Controls what happens inside the cell. Carries genetic information.
Plant and animal cells
Chloroplast Where photosynthesis happens – chloroplasts contain a green substance called chlorophyll.
Plant cells only
Vacuole Contains a liquid called cell sap, which keeps the cell firm.
Plant cells only
Cell wall Made of a tough substance called cellulose, which supports the cell. Plant cells only