What is plant?

A plant is a living thing that makes its own food from sunlight and usually has leaves, stems, and roots.

1. Plants produce oxygen through photosynthesis, which is essential for the survival of most living organisms.


2. Plants are a primary source of food for humans and animals.


3. Plants provide shelter and habitats for many organisms.


4. Plants help regulate the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide.


5. Many plants have medicinal properties and are used to produce medicines.


6. Plants are crucial for agriculture, forestry, and various industries.

What is Animal?

An animal is a living thing that eats food for energy and can move around on its own.

1. Animals play key roles in maintaining ecological balance through various interactions like predation, pollination, and decomposition.


2. Animals provide food for humans and other animals (meat, milk, eggs, etc.).


3. Many animals, especially insects like bees, are vital for pollinating plants, which is essential for plant reproduction.


4. Animals, such as pets, provide companionship and emotional support to humans.


5. Some animals, like horses and oxen, are used for transportation and agricultural work.


6. Animals contribute to biodiversity, which is important for ecosystem resilience and health.

PLANTS	ANIMAL
1. Make their own food using sunlight.	1. Eat food for energy..
2. Usually do not move from place to place.	2 Can move around freely.
3. Plants: Have cell walls and green parts called chloroplasts.	3. Animals: Do not have cell walls or chloroplasts.
4. Keep growing throughout their life.	4. Stop growing when they reach a certain size.
5 Can reproduce by seeds or other parts like cuttings.	5 Mostly reproduce by giving birth or laying eggs.
6. Store energy as starch.	6. Store energy as fat and glycogen.
7. Take in carbon dioxide and give out oxygen during the day.	7. Take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide all the time.
8. Respond slowly to their environment (like growing towards light).	8. Respond quickly to their environment (like moving away from danger).
9. Have tissues for transporting water and nutrients.	9. Have muscles and nerves for movement and sensing the world.