Question

Do bacteria have vacuoles?

Answer 1

Vacuoles:

1. Vacuoles are non-cytoplasmic structures found inside the cytoplasm, separated by specific membranes called tonoplast.
2. Vacuoles are formed via endocytotic and biosynthetic pathways. This occurs when many membrane vesicles fuse together.
3. There are different kinds of vacuoles found in bacteria, fungi, and protozoa.
4. Gas vacuoles, contractile vacuoles, and food vacuoles are few examples of vacuoles.
5. In bacteria, vacuoles store substances, that are either harmful or useful.