Differentiate between the following pairs of terms based on the clues given in parentheses:

(i) Cell membrane and cell wall (permeability)

Cell MembraneCell Wall
Selectively permeable is presentFreely permeable is present
Present in all cells.Present in only plant, fungi and bacteria cells
It is Thin and flexible.It is Thick and rigid.
It Controls the movement of substancesIt Provides shape and protection.

(ii) RER and SER (structure)

RER (Rough ER)SER (Smooth ER)
Ribosomes present on surface.Ribosomes absent.
It Appears rough.It Appears smooth.
It Helps in protein synthesis.It Helps in lipid, fats, and hormone synthesis.

(iii) Chloroplasts and chromoplasts (pigments)

ChloroplastsChromoplasts
It Contains green pigment chlorophyll.It Contains red, orange or yellow pigments.
it helps to Perform photosynthesis.It Gives color to fruits and flowers.

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