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BIO 101 Cell Structure and Function Objective Question

Question

__________ vacuoles, found in protists, pump out excess water.
Options
A Food
B Contractile
Correct Answer
C Central
D Gas
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Contractile vacuoles are osmoregulatory organelles in freshwater protists that collect and expel excess water to prevent the cell from bursting.

Hint

Their name describes their rhythmic contracting action.

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