Question

Why do plant cells have more in numbers and big-sized vacuoles as compared to animal cell?

Answer 1

1. Plant cells gain turgidity and rigidity due to the more number of vacuoles, as well as large-sized vacuoles.
2. It helps the plant cells to withstand wear and tear, and external environmental conditions.
3. They also help in the storage of essential materials required by plants for their growth like amino acids, sugar, and various organic substances.
4. Animal cells do not require vacuoles as they do not need to maintain turgidity and pressure inside the cell like plant cells.