NEET BIOLOGY

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. Sometimes a single vacuole can take up most of the interior space of the plant cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vacuole is a fluid-filled and membrane-bound space found in the cytoplasm of cell. Vacuole is filled with a fluid called cell sap. Most animal cells lack vacuoles. The main function of vacuole is to store various substances such as waste products of the cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Functions of vacuole:-Vacuoles maintain the shape of the cell by creating turgor pressure (internal hydrostatic pressure).-Vacuoles store pigments that provide color to plant structures such as petals.-Vacuoles aid in storage of water, food and other substances.

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.