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The Definition, Diagram, Structure & Function of Plant Cells

Plant Cells – Definition, Diagram, Structure & Function   In all organisms, the cell is the essential unit of life. Plants, like humans and animals, are made up of several cells. Around the plant cell, there is a cell wall that helps the plant cell maintain its form. Other organelles exist in addition to the cell wall and are associated with various cellular activities.   What is a Plant Cell? “Eukaryotic cells with a true nucleus that carry out certain specific functions along with specialized structures called organelles.” Plant cells differ from other eukaryotic species in many main ways. Plant and animal cells both have a nucleus, as well as other organelles. One of the distinguishing features of a plant cell is the presence of a cell wall outside of the cell membrane.   Diagram of a Plant Cell   The plant cell is rectangular in shape and is slightly larger than the animal cell. Plant and animal cells are both eukaryotic and have a few cell organelles in common, but plant cells