Ask your own question, for FREE!
Biology 17 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

which organelle in the cell that helps to get rid of excess water in the cell?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The "contractile vacuole" is gets rid of the excess water..:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

did i help? :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yuppers!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Here, I drew a couple: |dw:1349121192870:dw| This is more or less what they look like under the microscope. There are actually a lot of different types of contractile vacuoles, but the kind that you'll see in Paramecium (the ones I drew above) are well-studied and instantly recognisable.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!