vacuole

• Organela delimitada por membrana presente no citoplasma das células, geralmente contendo líquido e responsável por funções como armazenamento, degradação de resíduos e manutenção da pressão de turgescência.

A membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of cells, typically containing fluid and serving functions such as storage, waste management, and maintaining turgor pressure.

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   A membrane-bound organelle found in the cytoplasm of cells, typically containing fluid or gas.

   Vacúolo

   • Plant cells often have a large central vacuole that stores water.
   • The vacuole helps maintain the cell's internal pressure.
   • In animal cells, vacuoles are smaller and assist in waste transport.