Which Organelle Often Takes Up Much of the Volume of a Plant

Question

Which organelle often takes up much of the volume of a plant cell?
A) lysosome
B) vacuole
C) mitochondrion
D) Golgi apparatus
E) peroxisome

Accepted Answer

The vacuole often takes up much of the volume of a plant cell. It stores water, ions, and other nutrients, and can also contribute to the stiffness of the cell. The other organelles listed do not typically take up as much volume in a plant cell.