Function of vacuole membrane in plant cell
Function of vacuole membrane in plant cell definition
Large central vacuole.
Vacuole
What is a Vacuole
The term vacuole has its origin in the Latin word ‘vacuus’, meaning ’empty’, as it appears void under the microscope.
It is a membrane-bound cell organelle that is devoid of cytoplasm and usually filled with cell sap.
They are present in all plant and fungal cells but only in a few protist, animal, and bacterial cells. The size and shape of vacuoles vary from one to another, being the largest in plants. They mainly act as storage bins to the cell.
In 1676, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, discovered vacuoles after his invention of microscope.
Function of vacuole membrane in plant cell
In 1776, Spallanzani first observed star-shaped structures in protozoa. Later in 1841, Dujardin named these organelles as vacuoles.
Where Is It Located In a Cell
Like any other cell organelle, vacuoles are present in the cell cytoplasm. In the plant cells, vacuoles lie at the center, whereas they are located peripherally in animal cells.
Generally, they lie close to the cel