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Vacuole
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a cell organelle in plants, fungi, and some protists that stores nutrients, manages waste, and helps maintain cell pressure
vacuole
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Vacuoles in yeast cells store nutrients, aiding in survival during nutrient scarcity.
Vacuoles in plant cells may contain pigments, giving flowers and fruits their vibrant colors.
The size and contents of vacuoles can change dynamically in response to cellular needs and environmental conditions.
In plant cells, the central vacuole stores water and helps maintain cell turgor pressure.
Vacuoles, storage organelles, hold nutrients, waste products, or pigments in plant cells.
