Q.

Vacuoles in plant cells are larger in size than in animal cells. 

State whether the statement is true or false.

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a

False

b

True

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

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The vacuole present in plant cells occupies 80% more volume than in animal cells.

Plant cells are known to have bigger vacuoles than that animal cells as they need to store food and water. This is because plants don't possess the ability to move freely like animals. 

Hence, the size of the vacuole in plants is larger than that of animals.

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