Vacuoles Flashcards
1
Q
What are Vacuoles?
A
storage organelles
2
Q
What is the Central vacoule?
A
A large membranous organelle that stores nutrients, wastes, pigments, toxins, etc.
3
Q
Where is the central vacuole found?
A
plant cells
4
Q
What are Contractile vacuoles?
A
Small membranous organelles that store and expel excess water
5
Q
Where are Contractile Vacuoles found?
A
In unicellular freshwater protists
