D15 vacuole structure

Question 1

What is the structure of a vacuole

Answer 1

Plant cells have a large, permanent vacuole which has an outer membrane called a tonoplast

The vacuole contains cell sap, which is a solution of sugars, amino acids, mineral salts dissolved in water

In some plant cells the sap contains vitamins and pigments which gives the cell its colour e.g. Oranges

Question 2

What is the function of a vacuole?

Answer 2

Vacuoles have a major role in providing structural support to soft plant tissues

Question 3

A star answer

What is the structure of a vacuole and what is its function

Answer 3

Plant cells have a large, permanent vacuole which has an outer membrane called a tonoplast

The vacuole contains cell sap, which is a solution of sugars, amino acids, mineral salts dissolved in water

In some plant cells the sap contains viatmins and pigments which gives the cell its colour e.g. oranges

Vacuoles have a major role in providing structural support to soft plant tissues