Question

What is a vacuole in a cell?

• A. The place where the proteins are made
• B. Cells don't have vacuoles
• C. The place to store water, wastes, and other materials
• D. The doors and protection of a cell

Answer 1

The correct option is C

The place to store water, wastes, and other materials

Vacuoles are storage organelles for water and dissolved minerals. Plant cells have a single large central vacuole while animal cells have numerous small vacuoles if any. The central vacuole of the plant cells helps it to maintain its volume and structure.