What is the typical pH range of the cell sap in a healthy plant vacuole?
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Correct answer: Slightly acidic (pH 5.0-5.5)
The vacuole is generally more acidic than the surrounding cytoplasm (which is about pH 7.2). This acidity is maintained by proton pumps and is necessary for the activity of vacuolar hydrolytic enzymes.
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