Question
What does a vacuole do? A. Protects the cell from outside threats B. Controls the cell C. Stores toxins, food and water D. Decomposes food for energy and nutrients
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Eleanor
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Answer
C
Explanation
A vacuole is a cell organelle found mainly in plants and fungi, and participation of some protists and animals. They number and complexity of vacuoles change according to the needs of the cell and its development phases among different organisms. Vacuoles are essentially enclosed compartments, filled with water containing organic and inorganic molecules, acting like storage bubbles. These organelles hold toxins, waste deposits, nutrients or importance defense compounds to release them when required. Besides, vacuoles store water, maintaining the turgor pressure in the cell and in some higher plants play a role during drought-climate adaptation.