Which three organelles do plant cells contain that are not found in animal cells?

  1. Cell wall
  2. Chloroplasts
  3. Vacuole 

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Describe the structure of a plant cell wall.

A plant cell wall is made up of cellulose and most contain plasmodesmata.

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What is the function of the cell wall in plants?

  1. Supports the cell 
  2. Prevents the cell from bursting 
  3. Allows exchange of substances between cells

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Describe the structure of a chloroplast.

A chloroplast contains thylakoids (fluid-filled sacs) that are stacked on top of each other to form grana.


Each chloroplast is surrounded by a double membrane that holds the stroma inside.


They contain their own DNA and ribosomes.

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What is the role of a chloroplast?

A chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis. 

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Describe the structure of a vacuole. 

A vacuole contains cell sap and is surrounded by a tonoplast.

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What is the function of a vacuole?

A vacuole helps to maintain pressure within a cell.

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What is the difference between a plant cell and an algal cell?

An algal cell has differently shaped chloroplasts to a plant cell.

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What is the difference between a plant cell and a fungal cell?

A fungal cell contains chitin in its cell wall rather than cellulose. Fungal cells also do not contain chloroplasts. 

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