The vacuole is a part of cells, and it's more noticeable in plant cells than in animal cells. Here’s why:

1. Size:

   • Vacuoles in plant cells can take up a huge amount of space, about 90% of the cell!
   • In animal cells, vacuoles are much smaller, usually less than 5%.

2. Function:

   • In plant cells, vacuoles store important things like nutrients and waste. They also help keep the plant sturdy by maintaining turgor pressure.
   • Animal cells have smaller storage areas called vesicles, but they don’t need big vacuoles for support because they have different ways to stay strong.

3. Water Regulation:

   • Vacuoles in plants help control water, which is super important for photosynthesis (the way plants make food).
   • Animal cells don’t use vacuoles for this. Instead, they rely on a flexible outer layer called a membrane.

So, vacuoles play a big role in how plant and animal cells work, especially when it comes to size, storage, and water balance!