Why is it necessary for cells to have a vacuole filled with water if they are photosynthetic cells?  Plant cells that do no do photosynthesis, might store starch or pigments in their vacuoles. So, why is a reservoir of water essential for cells doing photosynthesis? In your answer, be sure to refer to the organelle that does photosynthesis.

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Why is it necessary for cells to have a vacuole filled with water if they are photosynthetic cells? 

Plant cells that do no do photosynthesis, might store starch or pigments in their vacuoles. So, why is a reservoir of water essential for cells doing photosynthesis? In your answer, be sure to refer to the organelle that does photosynthesis.

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