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Which of the following is not a function of a vacuole?


A

Storage

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Providing turgidity and rigidity to the cell

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C

Waste excretion

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D

Locomotion

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Solution

The correct option is D

Locomotion


The correct option is option D.

Explanation of correct option:

  1. Vacuole doesn't possess the function of locomotion.
  2. As there is an absence of locomotory modes in Vacuole.

Explanation of Incorrect options:

Option A:

Vacuole functions as storage of various substances including waste products.

Option B:

Vacuoles help in contributing to the osmotic properties of the cell by providing turgidity and rigidity to the cell.

Option C:

Vacuole help with the storage and excretion of waste production.

Final answer: Vacuole does possess the function of locomotion.


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