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What is the main function of Ca oxalate crystals in the vacuole?
What is the main function of Ca oxalate crystals in the vacuole?
Where is glucose mainly accumulated in plant vacuoles?
Where is glucose mainly accumulated in plant vacuoles?
What is the primary function of fructans in plant vacuoles?
What is the primary function of fructans in plant vacuoles?
What type of vacuole content is NOT typically found in plant parenchyma?
What type of vacuole content is NOT typically found in plant parenchyma?
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What is the primary role of aquaporins in the vacuole?
What is the primary role of aquaporins in the vacuole?
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Study Notes
Vacuole Function and Contents
- Ca oxalate crystals in the vacuole help to regulate calcium ion concentration in the cell.
Plant Vacuole Contents
- Glucose is mainly accumulated in plant vacuoles, particularly in the storage vacuoles.
- Fructans, a type of polysaccharide, are stored in plant vacuoles and serve as an energy reserve.
Characteristics of Plant Vacuoles
- Lipids are NOT typically found in plant parenchyma vacuoles, unlike in other cell types.
Aquaporin Function
- Aquaporins, a type of transmembrane protein, play a crucial role in the vacuole by facilitating the transport of water and small solutes across the vacuolar membrane.
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Test your knowledge of plant cell vacuoles and their functions with this quiz. Explore topics such as osmotic regulation, mechanical support, cellular expansion, stomata, pH regulation, storage, and defense mechanisms. See how well you understand the role of vacuoles in plant cells.
