2.6 - Differences between Plant Cell and Animal Cell
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Practice Questions
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What structures are present in plant cells but absent in animal cells?
💡 Hint: Think about what helps plants perform photosynthesis.
What is the shape of plant cells?
💡 Hint: Consider how a leaf might look.
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Which of the following is present in plant cells but absent in animal cells?
💡 Hint: Think about what allows plants to create their food.
True or False: Animal cells have a rigid cell wall.
💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility of animal cells.
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Imagine you are designing a new type of cell. What features would you include from plant cells and animal cells? Justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about what advantages these features could provide.
If a plant cell loses its large central vacuole, what do you think would happen to the plant? Explain.
💡 Hint: What does a water balloon do to keep its shape?
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