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what is the unique function of central vacuoles in a plant cell? (1 point)
they store enzymes
they store ribosomes
they store water
they store pigments
Central vacuoles in plant cells are large organelles. Their main and unique function is to store water. This helps maintain turgor pressure in the plant cell, which is crucial for the plant's structure (keeping it upright). Enzymes are mainly associated with lysosomes (in animal cells) or other organelles like peroxisomes. Ribosomes are either free - floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. Pigments can be found in other organelles like chromoplasts (for non - green pigments) or chloroplasts (for chlorophyll, a green pigment).
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they store water