GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL STRUCTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why is the vacuole larger in a plant cell?
A
Plants have more room for it.
B
For storage of food and holding shape
C
To deliver water to the cells from roots
D
They use water more efficiently than an animal cell.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plant cells are known to have bigger vacuoles than that of animal cells as they need to store food and water. This is because the plant don’t possess the ability to move freely like that of animals. Thus, they possess large vacuoles as a reservoir in unfavorable conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -ANSWER:A vacuole is used for temporary storage of water, waste products, food, and cellular material. Plants take in large amounts of water and need a place to store the water. Vacuoles are larger in plant cells than animal cells to store the water and other materials needed by the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plants have large vacuoles. Animals have small-sized vacuoles. They have one large central vacuole. They have two or more small vacuoles.

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