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The plant vacuole has its own bounding membrane with a specific name, and the liquid it contains also has a specific term.
The membrane is called the (1), and the fluid inside is called (2).
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tonoplast
cell sap
cytosol
plasma membrane
Correct Answer
(1) tonoplast
(2) cell sap
Explanation
The vacuole is enclosed by the tonoplast - its own dedicated membrane. The fluid inside is cell sap, which is mostly water containing dissolved substances including sugars, amino acids, proteins, and pigments.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide