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:

• Ribosomes are present in both plant and animal cells for protein synthesis, so the statement about more ribosomes in animal cells is incorrect.
• Lysosomes are more prominent in animal cells, not plant cells.
• Plant cells typically have large central vacuoles for storage and maintaining turgor pressure, while animal cells have small or no vacuoles, which is a key distinguishing feature.
• The position of the nucleus can vary in both plant and animal cells depending on cell type and function, so it is not a reliable distinguishing feature.

Answer:

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