Question

what is the main function of ribosomes in an animal cell?
to make proteins
to contain the information that the cell uses for growth and division
to break down sugar and release energy that the cell can use
to store water in the cell

Explanation:

To determine the function of chromosomes in an animal cell, we analyze each option:

• "To make proteins" is the function of ribosomes, not chromosomes.
• "To contain the information that the cell uses for growth and activities" matches the role of chromosomes, as they carry DNA with genetic instructions for the cell's functions.
• "To break down sugar and release energy" is the function of mitochondria (cellular respiration).
• "To store water in the cell" is the function of vacuoles (more prominent in plant cells, but small vacuoles in animal cells store substances, but not mainly water for storage like this option implies).

Answer:

to contain the information that the cell uses for growth and activities