Food vacuole” is one of the more complicated terms to research - because there are two different definitions of this term in common use! read more
In a cell, a food vacuole is a membrane-surrounded structure that stores food temporarily until the organism needs it. Another type of vacuole is very similar, but it stores waste products until they can be eliminated from the cell. read more
Video: Food Vacuole: Definition & Function Vacuoles are small membrane-bound sacs inside of a cell. Food vacuoles in particular have a small role but a major responsibility inside of a cell. read more
A food vacuole is a membrane-enclosed cell vacuole with a digestive function, containing material taken up in by the process of phagocytosis. These are found in amoeba, protozoa, paramecium. In protozoa, whatever the mode of heterotrophic nutrition or diet, the food material is enclosed in food vacuoles, which are bounded by cell membrane. read more