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AAT Bioquest

What are the differences of cytoplasm in plant and animal cells?

Posted June 17, 2024


Answer

Basis of differentiation

Plant cell cytoplasm

Animal cell cytoplasm

Composition

Composed of various organelles including large central vacuole, chloroplasts, and plastids

Composed of various organelles such as mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, etc

Movement

Cytoplasmic streaming is common due to large vacuoles

Cytoplasmic streaming occurs but is less prominent

Functions 

Plays a role in photosynthesis, storage of nutrients, and support for cell structure

Supports various cellular processes such as protein synthesis and cell division

Additional resources

Eukaryotic Cells - Comparing Plant and Animal Cells

Cell Structures and Organelles

ReadiPrep™ Nuclear/Cytoplasmic Fractionation Kit