Question

list the functions of vacuoles in animal cell

Answer 1

Vacuole. A vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle. In animal cells, vacuoles are generally small and help sequester waste products. In plant cells, vacuoles help maintain water balance.

Answer 2

Answer:

A vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle. In animal cells, vacuoles are generally small and help sequester waste products. In plant cells, vacuoles help maintain water balance. Sometimes a single vacuole can take up most of the interior space of the plant cell.

Explanation:

In general, the functions of the vacuole include:

Isolating materials that might be harmful or a threat to the cell.

Containing waste products.

Containing water in plant cells.

Maintaining internal hydrostatic pressure or turgor within the cell.

Maintaining an acidic internal pH.

Containing small molecules.