1. Two things found in a plant cell that are not found in an animal cell: Cell Wall and Chloroplasts.
2. The shape of a plant cell is typically rectangular or square due to the rigid cell wall, while an animal cell is usually round or irregular in shape.
3. The function of the chloroplasts is to carry out photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy (glucose) for the plant.
4. The function of the vacuole is to store water, ions, nutrients, and waste products; it also helps maintain turgor pressure to support the plant structure.
5. The function of the mitochondria is to produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration. Plants need both chloroplasts and mitochondria because chloroplasts generate energy from sunlight during the day, but mitochondria are required to produce energy from stored sugars at night or in non-photosynthetic tissues, ensuring continuous energy supply for all cellular activities.
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