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Which cell structure stores water, sap, exretory product and other materials not useful for the cell?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the cell structure that stores water, sap, excretory products, and other materials that are not useful for the cell. 2. **Understand the Function of Storage**: We need to find a cellular organelle that is primarily responsible for storage within the cell. 3. **Recall Relevant Cell Structures**: Consider various cell organelles and their functions. The organelles that are often associated with storage include vacuoles, lysosomes, and vesicles. 4. **Focus on Vacuoles**: Among these, vacuoles are specifically known for their role in storage. They can store water, nutrients, and waste products. 5. **Differentiate Between Animal and Plant Cells**: - In animal cells, vacuoles are generally smaller and fewer in number. - In plant cells, there is typically a large central vacuole that can occupy a significant portion of the cell's volume (up to 90%). 6. **Membrane of the Vacuole**: The vacuole is surrounded by a membrane known as the tonoplast, which regulates the movement of substances in and out of the vacuole. 7. **Conclusion**: Based on the functions and characteristics discussed, the cell structure that stores water, sap, excretory products, and other non-useful materials is the **vacuole**. ---
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