Question

What is the significance of vacuole in a plant cell?

Answer 1

Vacuole:

1. A vacuole is a membrane-bound cell organelle which are present both in animal as well as plant cells .
2. They are small in animal cells, and a single large vacuole is present in a plant cell that make up to 90% of the volume.
3. In plant cells, vacuoles not only help to maintain water balance but also provide structural support and act as storage organelle.