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

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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

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