Vacuoles Flashcards
1
Q
What are vacuoles?
A
Fluid-filled sacs that are bounded by a single membrane.
2
Q
Where are vacuoles found?
A
In mature plant cells.
3
Q
What is the single membrane around the vacuole called?
A
The tonoplast.
4
Q
What is the plant vacuole a solution of?
A
Mineral salts, sugars, amino acids, wastes and sometimes pigments.
5
Q
What are the functions of a plant vacuole?
A
To support herbaceous plants, its sugars and amino acids act as a temporary food store, and the pigments may colour petals to attract pollinators.
6
Q
How do vacuoles support herbaceous plants?
A
By making cells turgid.
