Vacuole

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V a c u ol e !
 * Source: http://plantcell.org.uk/plant_cell_composition_and_structure.htm


 * N ** i ** c ** k ** n ** a ** m ** e ** s ** **:** "The Pool" "Trash Cans" "The Vacuum"


 * C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s : ** The vacuole is a large sac-like structure that stares water within a cell. It resembles a transparent balloon.


 * L o c a t i o n w i t h i n a c e l l: ** Vacuoles are located in the cytoplasm usually near the Endoplasmic Reticulum and Golgi body


 * W h e r e i t i s f o u n d i n g e n e r a l : ** Vacuoles are found in both plant and animal cells. Though in animal cells they are much smaller in size and are throughout the cell where the central vacuole usually covers about 25%, if not more.


 * F u n c t i o n : ** The vacuole is responsible for many vital functions within a cell including:


 * Maintaining PH levels within a plant cell
 * Isolating harmful substances
 * Removing unwanted materials
 * Destroying harmful bacteria
 * And helping the plant support weight


 * F r i e n d s : ** Mitochondria and chloroplast convert energy into unable compounds. These compounds are then transferred to the vacuole to be stored and broken down. Lysosmes then break down the contents in the vacuole and are released into the cytoplasm to be used for the rest of the cell.