Vacuoles are storage organelles enclosed by a single membrane; specific types like contractile vacuoles manage water balance in protists, and plant cells usually possess larger vacuoles.
Vacuoles are single-membraned sacs primarily for storage, often holding water. Contractile vacuoles in protists pump out excess water, while plant cells typically have larger vacuoles.
| Front | Vacuole |
|---|---|
| Back | - single membrane - storage (usually water) - protista: some have contractile vacuoles, push away excess water - plants: have larger vacuoles |
Tags: chapter_05, eukaryote, storage, vacuole
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