Question

which statement best distinguishes plant cells and animal cells?
there are more ribosomes in animal cells than in plant cells.
plant cells have more lysosomes than animal cells have.
plant cells have large vacuoles, and animal cells do not.
the position of the nucleus in the cells is different in plants and animals.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Ribosome number isn't a key distinction between plant and animal cells.
• Lysosomes are more common in animal cells, not plant cells.
• Plant cells typically have a large central vacuole, while animal cells have small or no vacuoles (or temporary ones), so this is a key structural difference.
• Nucleus position isn't a primary distinguishing feature.

Answer:

C. Plant cells have large vacuoles, and animal cells do not.