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Task: Label the parts of the animal and plant cells and describe the function of each part.

#### Step 1: Identify the Types of Cells
- The left cell is an animal cell.
- The right cell is a plant cell.

#### Step 2: Label the Parts of Each Cell
##### Animal Cell (Left):
1. Nucleus: The large, dark structure in the center.
2. Cytoplasm: The area surrounding the nucleus and organelles.
3. Cell membrane: The outer boundary of the cell.
4. Mitochondrion: Small, oval structures scattered throughout the cytoplasm.
5. Vacuole: A small, round structure near the edge of the cell.

##### Plant Cell (Right):
1. Nucleus: The large, dark structure in the center.
2. Cytoplasm: The area surrounding the nucleus and organelles.
3. Cell membrane: The inner boundary of the cell.
4. Cell wall: The rigid outer layer surrounding the cell membrane.
5. Chloroplasts: Green, oval structures scattered throughout the cytoplasm.
6. Vacuole: A large, central vacuole occupying much of the cell's volume.
7. Mitochondrion: Small, oval structures scattered throughout the cytoplasm.

#### Step 3: Describe the Function of Each Cell Component

| Cell Component | Function |
|------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Nucleus | Contains genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities. |
| Cytoplasm | Gel-like substance where most cellular processes occur. |
| Cell membrane| Regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell. |
| Cell wall | (Plant cells only) Provides structural support and protection. |
| Chloroplast | (Plant cells only) Site of photosynthesis, converting light energy to chemical energy. |
| Vacuole | Stores nutrients, waste products, and helps maintain turgor pressure (in plant cells). |
| Mitochondrion| Produces energy for the cell through cellular respiration. |

#### Final Answer:
- Animal Cell: Labeled with nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondrion, and vacuole.
- Plant Cell: Labeled with nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, chloroplasts, vacuole, and mitochondrion.

The functions of each component are as described above.

Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
\text{Cell Component} & \text{Function} \\
\hline
\text{Nucleus} & \text{Contains genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.} \\
\hline
\text{Cytoplasm} & \text{Gel-like substance where most cellular processes occur.} \\
\hline
\text{Cell membrane} & \text{Regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell.} \\
\hline
\text{Cell wall} & \text{(Plant cells only) Provides structural support and protection.} \\
\hline
\text{Chloroplast} & \text{(Plant cells only) Site of photosynthesis, converting light energy to chemical energy.} \\
\hline
\text{Vacuole} & \text{Stores nutrients, waste products, and helps maintain turgor pressure (in plant cells).} \\
\hline
\text{Mitochondrion} & \text{Produces energy for the cell through cellular respiration.} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]