However, there are some key differences in their function and structure between the two:
* Animals: Lysosomes are more prominent and play a crucial role in breaking down cellular waste, foreign invaders, and worn-out organelles. They are also involved in programmed cell death (apoptosis).
* Plants: Plants have structures called vacuoles that are larger and more prominent than lysosomes. While vacuoles have many functions, including storage and turgor pressure, they can also act like lysosomes, breaking down cellular waste and storing enzymes. However, plant cells also have lysosomes, which are smaller and less prominent than vacuoles.
So, while both animal and plant cells have lysosomes, they are not necessarily identical in their function and size.