Question

Which of the following statement(s) regarding vacuole is/are true?

• A. Vacuoles in plant cells are larger than the ones in animal cell.
• B. Plant cell has one large vacuole which occupies most of the space.
• C. Vacuoles in animal cells are larger than the ones in plant cell.
• D. Animal cell has one large vacuole, while plant cell has many vacuoles.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A Vacuoles in plant cells are larger than the ones in animal cell.
B Plant cell has one large vacuole which occupies most of the space.

Vacuole is a single membrane bound organelle that helps in storage of substances. In a plant cell, one large vacuole is present. This occupies 90% of the space in it. Animal cells have many small vacuoles. Some animal cells may even lack vacuoles.