Vacuoles

Question 1

Vacuole - function

Answer 1

• maintain shape of the cell
  - causes cytoplasm to push cell wall
• gives colour to some plants and fruit
  - attracts insects to pollinate them
• collects chemical waste
  - taste keeps herbivores away
• used as food storage
  - amino acid
  - glucose

Question 2

Vacuole - structure

Answer 2

• liquid-filled sac, surrounded by the tonoplast
• includes cell sap, organic materials, waste products, pigment