Question

animal and plant cells
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which organelle is used as temporary storage for water, waste products, food, and other cellular material?
mitochondrion
lysosome
centriole
vacuole
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Explanation:

• Mitochondrion: The powerhouse of the cell, generates ATP through cellular respiration.
• Lysosome: Contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.
• Centriole: Involved in cell division (formation of spindle fibers).
• Vacuole: Acts as a temporary storage organelle for water, waste products, food, and other cellular materials.

Answer:

vacuole