This document compares and contrasts animal and plant cells. It notes that cells are the basic functional units of living things and have unique forms that allow them to survive. Both cell types contain a nucleus, nuclear envelope, chromosomes, cytoplasm, and mitochondria. However, plant cells differ in that they have cell walls, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, large vacuoles, and regular shapes, while animal cells do not have these features. Key cellular processes like diffusion, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis are also discussed.