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Vacuoles (subsection of 3.4) Flashcards

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What is a vacuole?

A

A fluid filled sac bounded by a single membrane

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What is the membrane around the vacuole called?

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A tonoplast

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What do vacuoles contain?

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A mixture of mineral salts, sugars, amino acids, wastes and pigments

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What is the function of the vacuole?

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  • To help support herbaceous plants
  • Temporary food store
  • Pigments in petals attract pollinating insects
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