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Feb 18
The main difference between a vacuole and a contractile vacuole is their function.
A vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle found in plant and fungal cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste products. It helps maintain turgor pressure and provides structural support to the cell.
On the other hand, a contractile vacuole is a specialized type of vacuole found in some single-celled organisms, such as protists, that helps regulate the water balance within the cell by expelling excess water. Contractile vacuoles prevent the cell from bursting due to osmotic pressure by pumping out water from the cell.
In summary, a vacuole stores substances and provides structural support, while a contractile vacuole regulates water balance and prevents cell bursting.
A vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle found in plant and fungal cells that stores water, nutrients, and waste products. It helps maintain turgor pressure and provides structural support to the cell.
On the other hand, a contractile vacuole is a specialized type of vacuole found in some single-celled organisms, such as protists, that helps regulate the water balance within the cell by expelling excess water. Contractile vacuoles prevent the cell from bursting due to osmotic pressure by pumping out water from the cell.
In summary, a vacuole stores substances and provides structural support, while a contractile vacuole regulates water balance and prevents cell bursting.
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