Explain the function of the contractile vacuole in fresh-water protists.
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It is a specialized organelle found in many freshwater protists, such as amoebas and paramecia. The contractile vacuole is responsible for regulating the water content of the cell by pumping excess water out of the cell. Now, let's consider why this function is Show more…
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