Question

Is there any difference in the life process of plants and animals? Explain with an example

Answer 1

Answer:

We all know there are many differences between plants and animals, but what are they? When we say the plant, you think of green things which can prepare their own food. Similarly, when you hear animal, you think of organisms having a well-developed body with a proper organ system. Thus, they are easy to differentiate. However, you will find that there is a lot of difference between plants and animals which can be observed at a physical as well as the cellular level. Plants and animals fall under the category multicellular, eukaryotes. They share the same ecosystems, surroundings and their dependability on each other.

Explanation:

Basis of Comparison Plants Animals

Meaning Green-coloured living things capable of preparing their own food through photosynthesis. Living organisms that feed on organic material and contain an organ system.

Movement Cannot move as they are rooted in the ground. Exceptions- Volvox and Chlamydomonas. Can move freely from one place to the other. Exception- Sponges and Corals.

Digestive System Absent Present

Food Storage Store food in the form of starch Store food in the form of glycogen

Structure of Cell Contains cell wall, chloroplast, plasmodesmata, plastids and other organelles Do not have cell walls, have other organelles like tight junction and cilia.

Respiration Take in Carbon Dioxide and release Oxygen Take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide

Respiration through Occurs through stomata Occurs through lungs, gills, skin and more.

Growth The meristematic system in the tip of roots and stems supports growth Organs and organ system support the growth

Reproduction Method Asexual reproduction by budding, vegetative methods, wind, spores, insects. Animals reproduce sexually whereas some lower animals like algae have asexual reproduction

Response Show response through touch and light The proper nervous system allows responding quickly

Sensitive Less sensitive Highly sensitive

Examples Cactus, moss, conifers, flowering plants, vascular plants, etc. Vertebrate, Insects, Reptiles, Mammals, Amphibians, etc.