Question

what is the main function of vacuoles in an animal cell?
to control which substances enter and leave the cell
to make proteins
to store waste in the cell
to break down waste and worn - out cell parts

Explanation:

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

• "to control which substances enter and leave the cell" is the function of the cell membrane, not vacuoles.
• "to make proteins" is the function of ribosomes.
• "to break down waste and worn - out cell parts" is the function of lysosomes.
• Vacuoles in animal cells mainly function to store waste, water, and other substances within the cell.

Answer:

to store waste in the cell