How does the central vacuole contribute to the support of the plant?

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Lydia Fuentes

19 October, 01:43

How does the central vacuole contribute to the support of the plant?

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Kristian Crosby · Answer 1

The central vacuole holds all of the water for the plant, and when the plant has had enough water, it swells. When the central vacuole swells with all of the water, it pushes against the cell wall. This is called turgor pressure, and it gives the plant the support it needs to stay upright.