Cell Structure - EMS IV | BIALIGY.com

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• Video Title: Cell Structure - EMS IV | BIALIGY.com
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• Duration: 00:06:27

Overview

This video concludes a discussion on the endomembrane system, focusing on the vacuole as the final organelle. It explains the origin and function of vacuoles in animal cells (food vacuoles and contractile vacuoles) and their significant roles in plant cells (storage and growth).

Key takeaways

• Vacuoles as part of the Endomembrane System: Vacuoles are large vesicles originating from the ER and Golgi, playing a role in intracellular communication.
• Functions in Animal Cells: Food vacuoles are involved in phagocytosis (cell eating), and contractile vacuoles pump out excess water in unicellular eukaryotes.
• Functions in Plant Cells: Vacuoles in plants are crucial for storing waste, water, and toxins. They also drive cell growth by coalescing into a large central vacuole that absorbs water.
• Central Vacuole in Plants: Multiple small vacuoles fuse to form a large central vacuole, which increases cell size and is a prominent feature in plant cells.