ant cells have a large central vacuole, which animal cells lack. What function does this organelle perform? Responses A It stores energy for the plant to use later.It stores energy for the plant to use later. B It provides rigidity to the plant cell when filled with water.It provides rigidity to the plant cell when filled with water. C It helps the plant to prepare food in the presence of sunlight.It helps the plant to prepare food in the presence of sunlight. D It helps the plant to release carbon dioxide as a byproduct of photosynthesis.
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The correct response is B: It provides rigidity to the plant cell when filled with water.
The large central vacuole in plant cells is primarily responsible for storing water, which helps maintain turgor pressure against the cell wall, providing structural support and rigidity to the plant.
