GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL ORGANELLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What organelle is considered the “storage tank “ in both the plant and animal cell?
A
vacuoles
B
cytoplasm
C
cell wall
D
golgi bodies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The vacuole is a cell organelle present in both plant and animal cells. It stores food, water, toxic waste etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Both plant and animal cells have vacuoles. A plant cell contains a large, singular vacuole that is used for storage of water and nutrients. It also helps maintain the shape of the cell. In contrast, animal cells have many, smaller vacuoles, which also are used for storage of water and nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mitochondria are present in both animal and plant cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vacuoles-Simply put, vacuoles are storage tanks of the cell. Plant cells have one (1) Large Central Vacuole. Animal cells have a few small vacuoles or none at all. Vacuoles store primarily water, food and waste material.

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