Name three cell structures that are present in a plant cell but absent from an animal cell.

Plant cells have a cell wall for additional strength and protection. Plant cells also have a large vacuole filled with cell sap to increase the cellular turgor. Finally, plant cells have chloroplasts filled with chlorophyll necessary for light absorption and photosynthesis. 

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