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Which organelle is used as temporary storage for water, waste products, food, and other cellular material?
mitochondrion
lysosome
centriole
vacuole
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The vacuole is the organelle used for temporary storage in both animal and plant cells.


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The vacuole is the organelle used as temporary storage for water, waste products, food, and other cellular material in both animal and plant cells. It is a fluid-filled sac surrounded by a membrane which helps maintain the shape and turgidity of the cell. In plant cells, the central vacuole is responsible for storing water, ions, and nutrients, as well as regulating cell growth and maintaining cell structure.


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