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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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__________ is the membrane covering the vacuole
Options
A tonoplast
Correct Answer
B cell membrane
C cell sap
D none
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The single membrane that surrounds the central vacuole in plant cells is called the tonoplast. It regulates the movement of ions and molecules between the cytoplasm and the vacuole's interior (cell sap).

Hint

What is the specific name for the vacuolar membrane?

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