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What is vacuole? What is the function in an animal cell?
Are there any diseases related to vacuoles in animals?
Yes, there are some diseases related to vacuoles in animals. For example, Pompe disease is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme necessary for breaking down glycogen, which leads to an accumulation of glycogen in vacuoles in muscle cells, causing muscle weakness and other symptoms.