Which statement best distinguishes plant cells and animal cells?

Plant cells typically have one large central vacuole that stores water and helps maintain the cell’s shape. Animal cells may have small vacuoles, so saying they have none is not strictly accurate, but the large central vacuole is the best distinguishing feature among these choices. Nucleus position and ribosome number are not consistent differences, and lysosomes are generally more characteristic of animal cells.

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