Question

3 functions of vacuoles​

Answer 1

A vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle. In animal cells, vacuoles are generally small and help sequester waste products. In plant cells, vacuoles help maintain water balance. Sometimes a single vacuole can take up most of the interior space of the plant cell.

Answer 2

In general, the functions of the vacuole include:

• Isolating materials that might be harmful or a threat to the cell.
• Containing waste products.
• Containing water in plant cells.
• Maintaining internal hydrostatic pressure or turgor within the cell.
• Maintaining an acidic internal pH.
• Containing small molecules.