Vacuole
Distribution:
- Found in plant cells.
- Animal cells do not contain vacuoles.
Structure:
- Varies in shape and sizes
- Each vacuole in bounded by a membrane called tonoplast.
- Vacuole is filled with fluid that consist of amino acids, sugars, minerals, waste products and pigments.
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| Structure of vacuole |
Functions:
- Provides turgor pressure to support cell.
- Temporary storage site for amino acids, sugars and waste products.
- Important role in the growth of plant cells.
- As protection. Vacuoles of some plants contain toxins which deter animals from eating the plants.
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