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Plant cells often dedicate a large portion of their internal volume to a single membrane-bound, fluid-filled space.

Much of the total volume of most plant cells is made up of a single (1).

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tonoplast
ribosome
vacuole
autosome

Correct Answer

(1) vacuole

Explanation

In mature plant cells, a single large central vacuole can occupy most of the cell's volume. It is surrounded by a membrane called the tonoplast, and contains cell sap — mostly water with dissolved organic compounds such as sugars, amino acids, proteins, and pigments.

Reference

Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide


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