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GK QUESTION#3686

Which of the following is not a correct statement regarding vacuoles?

  1. AVacuoles are generally larger in animal cells than in plant cells.Correct answer
  2. BAnimal cells usually contain smaller vacuoles compared to plant cells
  3. CIn some plant cells, the central vacuole can take up most of the cell's volume
  4. DVacuoles serve as storage sacs for both solids and liquids
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A. Vacuoles are generally larger in animal cells than in plant cells.

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The incorrect statement is that animal-cell vacuoles are generally larger than plant-cell vacuoles. Many mature plant cells have a large central vacuole, whereas animal-cell vacuoles are usually smaller. Vacuoles store dissolved substances and other cellular contents.

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