What organelle is responsible for storing food, water, and waste?
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Vacuole
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Cytoplasm
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Mitochondria
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Chloroplast
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Correct answer
Explanation
Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles that act as storage compartments for nutrients, water, and waste products. In plant cells, a single large central vacuole also helps maintain cellular turgor pressure. Other organelles like mitochondria and chloroplasts are involved in energy production rather than storage.