D14 vacuole function

Question 1

What are the functions of a vacuole in a plant cell?

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Answer 1

A plant cell vacuole:

1. Allows water to enter the cell via osmosis
2. Stores sugars, mineral salts and amino acids,
3. Accumulates waste e.g. tanins (which in leaves are excreted when the leaves fall)
4. Contains pigment which can give the cell colour, e.g. beetroot (betacyanin)