MDCAT Biology MCQ #1707

In a plant cell, the central vacuole maintains high internal osmotic pressure. What is the name of the specialized membrane regulating this transport?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1707

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In a plant cell, the central vacuole maintains high internal osmotic pressure. What is the name of the specialized membrane regulating this transport?

    • A) Plasma membrane
    • B) Nuclear envelope
    • C) Tonoplast
    • D) Pellicle

    Answer: Tonoplast

    Explanation: The tonoplast is the selective membrane of the central vacuole that actively transports solutes against concentration gradients to maintain turgor.