Vacuoles are important parts of both plant and animal cells, but they work in different ways!

In Plant Cells:

• Storage: Vacuoles hold water, nutrients, and waste.
• Support: When they are full, they help keep the cell firm, which is how plants stay strong and upright.
• Growth: As vacuoles fill up, they help the plant grow without using a lot of energy.

In Animal Cells:

• Smaller Size: Vacuoles are usually smaller and exist in larger numbers.
• Waste Management: They can store waste, but they don’t help with support as much as in plant cells.
• Transport: Vacuoles can help move materials around inside the cell.

So, both plant and animal cells have vacuoles, but they are more helpful in different ways!