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What is the primary component stored in vacuoles?
What is the primary component stored in vacuoles?
- Pigments and fibrous materials
- Visible crystals and starch
- Proteins and sugars
- Water and salts (correct)
Which function does vacuole contribute to in plant cells?
Which function does vacuole contribute to in plant cells?
- Regulates the temperature within the cell
- Breaks down complex molecules in the cytoplasm
- Contributes to cell rigidity using water to develop hydrostatic pressure (correct)
- Synthesizes proteins and sugars for the cell
What drives cell expansion in plants?
What drives cell expansion in plants?
- Plasmolysis
- Lysis of cytoplasmic constituents
- Vacuole content
- Turgor pressure (correct)
What is the role of vacuoles in defense mechanisms of plants?
What is the role of vacuoles in defense mechanisms of plants?
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What is the main factor driving nastic movements in plants like Mimosa pudica and Venus fly trap?
What is the main factor driving nastic movements in plants like Mimosa pudica and Venus fly trap?
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