Lack a cell wall, and have no central vacuole. This Elodea leaf cell exemplifies a typical plant cell. It has a nucleus, and a stiff cell wall which gives the cell its box-like shape. The numerous green chloroplasts allow the cell to make its own food (by photosynthesis).

Why are plants cells rectangular?

Plant cells are not necessarily square, but they due tend to have distinct edges and be somewhat rectangular. This structure is caused by the cell wall which is very rigid and therefore forces the cell to have a defined shape. However, animal cells do not have a cell wall but only the plasma membrane.

Why do the Elodea cells have a uniform brick shaped appearance?

How is a typical animal cell different from a plant cell? ... Why do the Elodea cells have a uniform, brick-shaped appearance? because of their cell walls. How do central vacucoles help plant cells stay rigid?