What is the difference between shapefile and feature class?

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1. #coverages
2. #geodatabase
3. #folder
4. #difference
5. #feature
6. #serve
7. #formats
8. #shape
9. #while
10. #stored
11. #mainly
12. #classes
13. #class
14. #shapefiles
15. #other
16. #purpose
17. #geodatabases