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What are gas vacuoles? State their functions?
Short Note
Solution
Gas vacuoles are aggregates of hollow cylindrical structures called gas vesicles. They are located inside some bacteria. The inflation and deflation of the vesicles provide buoyancy, allowing the bacterium to float at the desired depth in the water.
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