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Which of the following is true about vacuoles?
Which of the following is true about vacuoles?
In which organism does the contractile vacuole help in excretion?
In which organism does the contractile vacuole help in excretion?
What percentage of the cell volume do vacuoles typically occupy?
What percentage of the cell volume do vacuoles typically occupy?
Which type of vacuole is responsible for storing food in cells?
Which type of vacuole is responsible for storing food in cells?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true about vacuoles?
Which of the following statements is NOT true about vacuoles?
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Study Notes
Vacuole
- A membrane-bound space in the cytoplasm that stores cell materials that are not useful to the cell.
- Vacuoles are secondary products, implying they are formed from other cellular components.
- Water is typically stored in vacuoles, making them a safe storage space.
- Vacuoles occupy a significant 90% of the cell's volume.
- They are bounded by a semi-permeable membrane, allowing for selective passage of substances.
- The concentration of vacuoles in transportation is significantly higher than in the cytoplasm.
Types of Vacuoles
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Contractile Vacuole
- Found in amoeba, where they aid in excretion.
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Food Vacuole
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Sap Vacuole
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Learn about vacuoles, membrane-bound spaces in the cytoplasm that store cell materials. Understand their formation, function, and characteristics.
