8 of 20 Storage area for water food and enzymes. 1 large in plants and many small in animals. A (A Centrioles B Vacuole C ) D Lysosomes D Ribosomes

## Step 1
The problem is asking us to identify the organelle in cells that serves as a storage area for water, food, and enzymes. This organelle is described as being large in plants and many small in animals.

## Step 2
We need to evaluate each of the given options:

### **Centrioles**
Centrioles are involved in cell division and do not serve as a storage area for water, food, or enzymes.

### **Vacuole**
Vacuoles are indeed involved in the storage of water, food, and enzymes. They are larger in plants and smaller in animals, which matches the description given in the problem.

### **Lysosomes**
Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris. They do not serve as a storage area for water, food, or enzymes.

### **Ribosomes**
Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis and do not serve as a storage area for water, food, or enzymes.

## Step 3
Based on the above evaluation, the organelle that fits the description given in the problem is the vacuole.