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The vacuole has a single membrane and is typical for plant cells. It has several functions: it is a step in the process of cellular digestion, a store for protons and provides mechanical support for the cell when it stores enough water - feature shown below.
Welcome to this educational aid for teachers and students of biology or medicine!
It contains drawings, images and virtual reality worlds enhancing the understanding of biological structures.
You need Java running on yor computer in order to see the virtual reality worlds.
Note: In Contents panel (Sh) means Shout3D technique (Java required) while (Vr) means VRML technique (VRML plugin required)
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