Why do plant cells possess large sized vacuole? (CCE 2011)

Question:

Why do plant cells possess large sized vacuole? (CCE 2011)

Solution:

Vacuole of plant cells has to be large because it takes part in

1. Storage : It stores salts, sugar, amino acids, organic acids and some proteins.

2. Cellular Wastes : They are dumped in the vacuole.

3. Lysosomal Enzymes: They occur in the vacuole of plant cells.

4. Turgidity: The vacuole contains cell sap which provides turgidity to the cells.

5. Absorption of Water: Plant cell vacuole contains an osmotic concentration required for absorption of water.

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