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  • Vacuoles: The Cellular Storage Powerhouse - Food, Water & Waste
    The organelle that stores food in cells is called the vacuole.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Vacuoles: These are large, fluid-filled sacs that can store a variety of things, including:

    * Food: This is especially important in plants, where vacuoles can hold sugars, starch, and other nutrients.

    * Water: Vacuoles help regulate water balance within the cell.

    * Waste products: Vacuoles can also store waste products that the cell needs to get rid of.

    While other organelles like chloroplasts (in plants) and mitochondria play a role in energy production, the vacuole is the primary storage organelle for food within a cell.

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