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GO_term: GO:0000324   

GO:0000324 Definition The fungal vacuole is a large, membrane-bound organelle that functions as a reservoir for the storage of small molecules (including polyphosphate, amino acids, several divalent cations (e. g. calcium), other ions, and other small molecules) as well as being the primary compartment for degradation. It is an acidic compartment, containing an ensemble of acid hydrolases. At least in S. cerevisiae, there are indications that the morphology of the vacuole is variable and correlated with the cell cycle, with logarithmically growing cells having a multilobed, reticulated vacuole, while stationary phase cells contain a single large structure.
The vacuole is a large, membrane-bound organelle that functions as a reservoir for the storage of small molecules (including polyphosphate, amino acids, several divalent cations (e.g. calcium), other ions, and other small molecules) as well as being the primary compartment for degradation. It is an acidic compartment, containing an ensemble of acid hydrolases. At least in S. cerevisiae, there are indications that the morphology of the vacuole is variable and correlated with the cell cycle, with logarithmically growing cells having a multilobed, reticulated vacuole, while stationary phase cells contain a single large structure. As in, but not restricted to, the fungi (Fungi, ncbi_taxonomy_id:4751).
Termvacuole (sensu Fungi)
TypeCellular_component
Child Component GO:0000328
GO:0000329
Parent Instance_of GO:0000322
GO:0000323
Attributes_of Index Ancestor (20)
Descendent GO:0000324
GO:0000328
GO:0000329
GO:0020003
GO:0005775