One reason animal cells don't need a central vacuole is because they often have smaller vacuoles for storage. What is another reason animal cells don't need central vacuoles?

Question

1. Animal cells are round.
2. Animal bodies have skeletons or other means of providing structure.
3. Animal cells have cell walls.
4. Animals do not produce their own food.

Answer 1

4. Animals do not produce their own food.

The central vacuole in plant cells is often used for storing nutrients, water, and waste products, which are obtained through photosynthesis. Since animal cells do not undergo photosynthesis and do not produce their own food, they do not require a central vacuole for storing nutrients.