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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A permanent vacuole is part of a plant cell that stores cell sap.
Function
- The vacuole stores cell sap.
About Permanent Vacuoles
- Permanent Vacuoles are found in plant cells and fungal cells.
- The permanent vacuole of xylem cells join together to form the xylem.
Examples
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| The vacuole in this root hair cell will have lots of water and minerals collected from the soil. | The palisade cell stores water in its vacuole. | The guard cells use the water stored in the vacuole to stay rigid. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A permanent vacuole is an organelle found in plant cells and fungal cells.
Function
- The vacuole stores water, minerals and some organic molecules useful to the functions of the cell.
About Permanent Vacuoles
- Permanent Vacuoles are found in plant cells and fungal cells.
- The permanent vacuole of xylem cells join together to form the xylem.
Examples
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| The vacuole in this root hair cell will have lots of water and minerals collected from the soil. | The fungal cell stores water in its vacuole. | The guard cells use the water stored in the vacuole to stay rigid. |