Multiple choice

What is the function of the vacuole?

  1. Lets things in and out of the cell.

  2. Gives the cell structure, support, and protection.

  3. Stores food, water, and waste.

  4. The powerhouse of the cell. Turns food into energy.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The vacuole acts as a storage organelle within the cell, holding water, nutrients, and waste products. In plant cells, a large central vacuole also helps maintain turgor pressure to keep the plant upright.

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