Question

a membrane-bound organelle that serves as a storage area; plants have a central vacuole that stores water and can also store pigments is what?

Answer 1

The organelle you are referring to is the **vacuole**. In plant cells, the central vacuole is a large, membrane-bound structure that primarily stores water, but it can also contain nutrients, waste products, and pigments, playing a crucial role in maintaining turgor pressure and supporting the cell's structure.