What is the primary function of the central vacuole in maintaining the structural integrity of non-woody plants?
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Correct answer: Generating turgor pressure
By accumulating solutes, the vacuole draws in water via osmosis, creating turgor pressure against the cell wall. This internal pressure keeps the plant upright and prevents wilting.
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