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Animal vs plant cells under the microscope
Two prepared slides at ×400. Cheek epithelial cells stained with methylene blue; onion epidermis stained with iodine. Click the features on each slide to identify them — then compare animal vs plant structure.
Loose, irregular, single layer. Stained with methylene blue (binds DNA so nucleus shows up).
Features in this slide
Cell-surface membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
0 / 8 features identified across both slides
Exam-style questions
1. Which of these is found in PLANT cells but NOT in animal cells?
2. Why is methylene blue stain used for cheek cells?
3. What is the function of the LARGE central VACUOLE in mature plant cells?
4. Cheek cells lack chloroplasts. Why does this make biological sense?