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plant cells contain a large central vacuole. if the vacuole of a plant cell were damaged, which of the following would most likely occur?
the plant would be unable to produce proteins.
the plant would wilt due to loss of water within the cells.
the plant leaves would turn brown from losing pigmentation.
the plant would flourish due to its ability to store excess water.

Explanation:

The central vacuole in plant cells stores water. If damaged, water loss occurs. Protein production is mainly in ribosomes. Pigmentation is in chloroplasts (for green) or chromoplasts (other colors). A damaged vacuole won't make the plant flourish as it can't store water properly.

Answer:

The plant would wilt due to loss of water within the cells.