What does a vesicle do?

A vesicle is like a tiny bubble inside a cell that helps transport and store substances. Think of it as a delivery truck for the cell! Here are some of its main functions:

• Transport: Vesicles can carry proteins, lipids, and other molecules from one part of the cell to another. For example, they can move materials from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus.

• Storage: They can store substances like enzymes or neurotransmitters until the cell needs them.

• Secretion: Vesicles can merge with the cell membrane to release their contents outside the cell. This is how cells send out hormones or other important molecules.

• Digestion: Some vesicles, called lysosomes, contain enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.

Vesicles are super important for keeping the cell organized and functioning properly!