# Describe the differences between a plant cell and an animal cell in terms of their structures.

> AQA A-Level Biology (7402) — 3.2.1 Cell Structure · Describe · 5 marks

## Mark scheme (5 marks)

1. Plant cells have a cell wall (made of cellulose) but animal cells do not
2. Plant cells have a permanent vacuole (containing cell sap) but animal cells do not have a permanent vacuole
3. Plant cells have chloroplasts but animal cells do not
4. Both plant and animal cells have a nucleus / cell membrane / cytoplasm / mitochondria / ribosomes (any one stated as a shared structure)
5. Plant cells have a regular/fixed shape (due to cell wall) whereas animal cells have an irregular shape

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