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which statement about vacuoles is true? only animal cells contain vacuoles. vacuoles are larger in plant cells than in animal cells. vacuoles are larger in animal cells than in plant cells. only plant cells contain vacuoles.

Explanation:

Both plant and animal cells can have vacuoles. However, vacuoles in plant cells are typically much larger, often occupying a significant portion of the cell's volume and serving functions like storage and maintaining turgor pressure. Animal - cell vacuoles are smaller and may have different functions such as waste - storage or endocytosis.

Answer:

Vacuoles are larger in plant cells than in animal cells.