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Vacuole Flashcards

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Storage?

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Temporary store for nutrients and isolates waste products that may harm the cell so cannot be in the cytoplasm

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Turgor pressure?

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Crucial for maintaining rigidity and structural support for the plant

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Storage in cell sap?

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A solution of salts, sugars, enzymes and other substances- serving on a storage medium

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Cell sap- osmoregulation?

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Helps regulate water balance- regulates osmosis- essential for turgity

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Cell sap- pH balance?

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Maintain the internal pH of the cell

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Is it membrane based?

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Yes

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What type of sac is the vacuole?

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A fluid filled sac

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What is the tonoplast?

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The membrane that surrounds the vacuole
The tonoplast contains cell sap

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