Vacuole

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    • What is a vacuole?
      A fluid filled sac bounded by a single membrane (tonoplast)
    • What is stored in a plant vacuole?
      A solution of mineral salts, sugars, amino acids, wastes and sometimes pigments such as anthocyanins
    • What is the function of a plant vacuole?
      Support of herbaceous plants by making cells turgid
      Sugars and amino acids act as a temporary food store
      Pigments may colour petals to attract pollinating insects
    • VACUOLE DIAGRAM
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