Key Differences:

1. Cell Wall in Plants:

   • Plant cells have a strong outer layer called a cell wall. This wall is made from a material called cellulose.
   • The cell wall helps plants stay upright and gives them shape.
   • About 30% of a plant's weight comes from its cell wall.
   • Plant cell walls can be between 0.1 to 1 micrometer thick.

2. No Cell Wall in Animal Cells:

   • Animal cells do not have a cell wall. This gives them a more flexible shape.
   • Instead, animal cells get their strength from a structure inside called the cytoskeleton. This helps them move and change their form.
   • On average, animal cells are about 10 to 30 micrometers wide, which gives them room to be flexible.

Other Important Differences:

• Chloroplasts:
  • Plant cells have chloroplasts to help them create food through a process called photosynthesis. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts.
• Vacuoles:
  • Plant cells usually have one large vacuole that stores nutrients and helps keep the plant firm.
  • Animal cells have many smaller vacuoles instead of one big one.

These differences show how plant and animal cells are suited to their different roles in nature.