What are vacuoles made of?

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Vacuoles:
Vacuoles are membrane-bound cell organelles found mainly in plants.
Plant vacuoles are surrounded by a membrane called tonoplast.
It is usually filled with cell sap and hydrolytic enzymes.
It helps in maintaining the hydrostatic pressure of the cell.
The vacuole also isolates toxic wastes that disrupt the cellular milieu.

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