NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which cell structure stores food, nutrients, and waste?
A
Vacuole
B
cell membrane
C
vacuum
D
cell body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vacuole: A membrane-bound organelle that helps a cell retain its shape and store things like water, food, and waste.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -In plants the waste products are stored in cellular vacuoles. In a plant waste materials are often stored in old xylem in the form of gums and resins.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vacuoles are fluid-filled organelles used mainly as storage compartments. Depending on the cell type, they can hold things like enzymes, waste, food, and water.

Detailed explanation-5: -Function of Food Vacuole Food vacuoles are membrane-bound sacs within a cell, which contain food matter to be digested. These can be thought of as intracellular “stomachs, ” where food is stored while it is broken down and its nutrients are extracted.

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