The part of the cell that stores wastes, water, and food is the vacuole.

Here's a breakdown:

* Vacuoles are membrane-bound organelles found in plant, animal, and fungal cells.

* In plant cells, vacuoles are large and central, taking up a significant portion of the cell's volume. They store water, nutrients, and waste products, helping to maintain cell turgor (rigidity).

* In animal cells, vacuoles are smaller and more numerous, but they still play a role in storing water, food, and waste products.

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