AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The term “vacuole” means “empty space”. They help in the storage and disposal of various substances. They can store food or other nutrients required by a cell to survive. They also store waste products and prevent the entire cell from contamination.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vacuole – a type of vesicle that stores water, nutrients, and other chemicals. The large vacuole found in plant cells helps the cells maintain their shape. Vesicle – small, sac-like package of nutrients, proteins, or water created by the Golgi apparatus.

Detailed explanation-3: -How Do Cells Store Nutrients? A vacuole is a membrane-bound sac that contains water and other substances. You can think of it as the refrigerator of the cell because it stores salts, carbohydrates, sugars, and water.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vacuole: A membrane-bound organelle that helps a cell retain its shape and store things like water, food, and waste.