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Functions and significance of vacuole varies according to the type of cells in which they are present. Vacuoles have greater prominence in the cells of plants and fungi than those of animals and bacteria.

The functions of vacuole in general:

1) it isolates material which are harmful to the cell.

2) Maintains internal acidic Ph.

3) Exports unwanted substances from the cell.

4) Maintains internal hydrostatic pressure with in the cell.

5) It allows to support structures such as flowers due to the pressure of the central vacuole.

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