GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

CELL ORGANELLES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which organelle stores wastes, water or food?
A
lysosomes
B
mitochondria
C
vacuole
D
ribosomes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle. In animal cells, vacuoles are generally small and help sequester waste products. In plant cells, vacuoles help maintain water balance.

Detailed explanation-2: -A vacuole is an organelle found in plant cells that houses food, water, and waste.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lysosomes break down cell parts and remove cellular waste. Vacuoles store waste, water, and necessary materials. They function similarly to the excretory system. Label the organelles in the diagram below.

Detailed explanation-4: -Among its roles in plant cell function, the central vacuole stores salts, minerals, nutrients, proteins, pigments, helps in plant growth, and plays an important structural role for the plant.

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