Cells Unit Test
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In three to five sentences, explain why animal cells do not require a cell wall or a central vacuole for their functions
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Animal cells do not require a cell wall because they are surrounded by a flexible plasma membrane that provides support and protection. Unlike plant cells, animal cells do not need the rigidity that a cell wall provides. Additionally, animal cells do not require a central vacuole because they do not engage in processes such as photosynthesis that would require large storage spaces for energy or water. Instead, animal cells have smaller vacuoles scattered throughout the cytoplasm for various functions such as waste storage or transportation.
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