Question

Which of the following vacuole is not correctly matched with its function:

• A. Central vacuole - Helps to remove water from the cell
• B. Contractile vacuole - Helps to maintain the shape of the cell
• C. Food vacuole - To store nutrients.
• D. Gas vacuole - to store gas which will help the cell to be buoyant.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

Contractile vacuole - Helps to maintain the shape of the cell

Central vacuole: helps maintain plants' shape and structure by storing water.
Contractile vacuole: pumps water out of protist cells to maintain a suitable concentration.
Food vacuole: storage for molecules that is a food source for the cell
Gas vacuoles: The inflation and deflation of the provide buoyancy, allowing the bacterium to float at a desired depth in the water.