Introduction

What are the differences between a plant and an animal cell?


AS2.3 Plant vs. animal cell
All plant and animal cells have organelles in common, such as the nucleus or the cell membrane, but what about when we look deeper? What other differences are there between plant and animal cells? By the end of this lesson, you will have answers to these questions! We will also look at the compounds and substances that make up a cell.

  Targets

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to
  • identify the differences and similarities in the structure, chemical composition, and function of plant and animal cells
  • describe the complementary nature of the structure and function of plant and animal cells   

  Watch This


Nutrients for Living Things

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Watch this video for an overview of the compounds and elements needed in cells. This will help prepare you for Lesson 5.