What is the difference between plant and animal cells? The overall function of the cell is the same, there are some important differences between animal and plant cells. The first difference is that plant cells have an organelle called chloroplast. Chloroplasts contain a pigment called chlorophyll (which gives the plants green color). What is the structure of an animal cell and plant cell? The structures of different types of cells are related to their functions. Animal cells and plant cells have features in common, such as a nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, mitochondria and chromosomes. Plant and algal cells also have a cell wall, and often have chloroplasts and a permanent vacuole. What are the function of a cell and why is it important? |