Question

1. how does the shape of a plant cell differ from that of an animal cell?

Explanation:

Plant cells have rigid cell walls, giving them a fixed, often rectangular or polygonal shape. Animal cells lack cell walls, so their shapes are more variable, often rounded or irregular.

Answer:

Plant cells are usually more rigid and have a defined shape (like rectangular or polygonal) due to the cell wall. Animal cells lack a cell wall and thus have more variable, often rounded or irregular shapes.