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Not necessarily. Tonoplast is what you call the membrane surrounding the large vacuole in plant cells, which is not present in the animal cell. However, tonoplast is still made up of phospholipid bilayers, which is also present in animal cells as well as plant cells.

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Is the plasma membrane the same thing as the tonoplast?

yes because tonoplast like cell membrane mantain ions concentration


Is the tonoplast visible?

The tonoplast is not visible under a standard light microscope due to its location within the cell, usually surrounded by the cytoplasm. Specialized techniques such as electron microscopy or live-cell imaging may be needed to visualize the tonoplast.


Are tonoplast in animal and plant cells?

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What function does a tonoplast have?

The tonoplast is a membrane in plant cells that separates the vacuole from the cytoplasm. It helps regulate the transport of ions, nutrients, and waste products in and out of the vacuole, maintaining the balance of solutes within the cell. Additionally, the tonoplast provides structural support to the vacuole and contributes to the overall cell turgor pressure.


What is the name of the large central vacuole in a plant cell?

tonoplast


The single membrane surrounding vacuoles in plant cell is known as?

TONOPLAST


Is the membrane of a vacuole in an animal cell partially permeable?

Yes, the membrane of a vacuole in an animal cell is partially permeable. It allows some molecules and ions to pass through while restricting the movement of others. This selective permeability helps maintain the internal environment of the cell.


Is the tonoplast living?

The tonoplast is a cytoplasmic membrane that encircles the vacuole and separates the vacuolar contents from the cytoplasm in a cell and isolates materials that are harmful. It is also called the vacuolar membrane.


How do vacuoles interact with tonoplast?

Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles in plant cells that store substances and contribute to cell turgor pressure, while the tonoplast is the membrane that surrounds the vacuole. The tonoplast regulates the movement of ions, water, and small molecules in and out of the vacuole, thereby maintaining homeostasis and nutrient balance within the cell. Additionally, the tonoplast plays a crucial role in processes such as waste disposal, pH regulation, and the storage of metabolites. Overall, the interaction between vacuoles and the tonoplast is essential for cellular function and plant health.


Which of these is NOT found in animal cells?

The following are found in plant cells and NOT in animal cells: -plasmodesmata -chloroplasts -large central vacuoles -cell wall -tonoplast The following are found in animal cells and NOT in plant cells: -lysosomes -centrioles -flagella (although some are found in plant sperm)


What large structure in a a plant cell helps it maintain turgor pressure?

central vaculoe


Where tonoplast are found in plant cells or animal cells?

Chloroplasts are found in plant cells, but not animal cells they are the organelles responsible for photosynthesis (the transfer of light and water into energy). I've never heard of a tonoplast before; but that's not to say they aren't out there. Hope this was relavent! :D