Meaning & use
vacuole
A fluid-filled space enclosed by a membrane within a cell, used for storage, digestion, or maintaining structure.
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The biology diagram showed a large central vacuole inside the plant cell.
Water moves into the vacuole, helping the cell stay firm and rigid.
A note on using this word
Plant cells typically have one large central vacuole, while animal cells contain several smaller ones.
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