Question

What are the four types of vacuoles?

Answer 1

Types of vacuoles:

Depending on the contents and function of the vacuole, it can be divided into four types: -

1. Sap vacuole (store and concentrate mineral salts as well as nutrients).
2. Contractile vacuole (take part in osmoregulation and excretion).
3. Food vacuole (contain digestive enzymes with the help of which nutrients are digested).
4. Air vacuole (help in the buoyancy of cells).