Presence of large central vacuole is the characteristic of:
Correct answer: D. Plants
- A. Prokaryotes
- B. Protists
- C. Fungi
- D. Plants
Explanation
The correct answer is Plants because mature plant cells contain a large central vacuole, which is vital for various functions, including the storage of nutrients and waste products, as well as maintaining turgor pressure to support the plant structure. In contrast, Prokaryotes (Option A) are simpler cells without membrane-bound organelles, so they do not have vacuoles. Protists (Option B) may possess vacuoles, but these are not typically large central vacuoles as seen in plants. Fungi (Option C) have smaller vacuoles and do not exhibit the same large central vacuole characteristic.
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