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Plant and animal cells
Age 11 · Biology
All living things are built from tiny units called cells, which you can only see under a microscope. Plant and animal cells share some parts, but plant cells also have a wall and green parts that catch sunlight.
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- Nucleus: the control centre found in both cell types
- Thin membrane: the soft skin around an animal cell
- Cell wall: the stiff outer layer that gives a plant cell its box shape
- Chloroplast: a green part of a plant cell that uses sunlight to make food
Examples
- An onion skin seen under a microscope shows rows of box-shaped plant cells.
- A cheek swab seen under a microscope shows soft, rounded animal cells.
Key takeaways
- Every living thing is made of one or more cells.
- Plant cells have a wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.
Quiz: Plant and animal cells (Age 11)
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What are all living things made of?
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Which kind of cell has chloroplasts that use sunlight to make food?
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What does the cell wall do for a plant cell?
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