Write main functions of vacuoles and mitochondria
Dear student,
Functions of mitochondria:
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They produce energy required for cells in the form of ATP.
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They also regulate the free calcium ion concentration in the cytosol.
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They participate in apoptosis or programmed cell death.
Functions of vacuoles:
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They help in the removal of unwanted structural debris.
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They store all the waste products of cells.
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They maintain the turgor pressure within cells.
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In Amoeba, food vacuoles store food.
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