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Cell structure
Eukaryotic cells
Permanent vacuole
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What is the structure of the vacuole?
Permanent cell vacuoles are permanent pockets of
cell sap
, a solution of
sugars
, salts and
water
.
What is the function of the vacuole?(pressure)
The permanent cell vacuole maintains
osmotic pressure
inside the
cell.
This ensures that plant cells remain
turgid
, which stops the plant
wilting.
What is the other function of the vacuole?(storage)
Cell vacuoles
are also important for storing
unwanted
chemicals that are
discarded
by the cell.
What is the membrane that surrounds it called?
tonoplast