Cell Organelles

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a small cavity or space in the cytoplasm of a cell, enclosed by a membrane and typically containing fluid

  • The vacuole is a membrane-bound organelle found in the cells of plants and some protists.
  • The vacuole is like a storage unit in the cell, holding water and nutrients.
  • Yo, that vacuole is like the cell's closet, keeping all its stuff organized.
  • Think of the vacuole as the cell's pantry, storing all the essential supplies for survival.

noun a structure at the tip of a sperm cell that enables the sperm to penetrate the egg during fertilization

  • The acrosome is a cap-like structure found on the head of a sperm cell.
  • The acrosome helps the sperm cell penetrate the egg during fertilization.
  • That acrosome thingy on the sperm is what gets the job done.
  • Just like the acrosome guides the sperm to the egg, determination can lead you to success.