How do the vacuoles of animal cells differ from those of plant cells ?

Answer 1

Plant cell vacuole is very large and generally single in number. Animal cell vacuoles are more in number but very small.

Vacuoles are membrane bound organelles. In plant cell, vacuole contains cell sap and is an important organelle that maintains turgor pressure, so that plasma membrane of plant cell is pushed against cell wall. Water and chemicals are stored in plant vacuole.

Animal cell vacuoles are either generated by endocytosis or by golgi bodies for exocytosis.

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Answer 2

Eli Ayoub

The vacuoles of animal cells are smaller and more numerous compared to plant cells. Animal cell vacuoles are primarily used for storage of waste products and small molecules. In contrast, plant cell vacuoles are larger and typically occupy a significant portion of the cell's volume. Plant cell vacuoles store water, nutrients, and waste products, provide structural support, and help maintain turgor pressure within the cell. Additionally, plant cell vacuoles may contain pigments and toxins for defense purposes.

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