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What is the vacuole system?

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15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

The vacuole system in plants is a large, membrane-bound compartment that is important in water and ion regulation. The vacuole is surrounded by a membrane called the tonoplast. The tonoplast has many membrane-bound proteins that transport water and ions either into or out of the vacuole. The interior of the vacuole is typically maintained at a low pH. Several digestive enzymes are found in the vacuole, and it is the main site of protein turnover and bulk digestion of damaged cellular components. The vacuole system is essential for cellular recycling, maintenance of turgor, and storage of both useful and toxic compounds and ions.

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