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Organelle

Organelles are any structure within a cell that carries out one of its metabolic roles. For example, mitochondria, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, and the cell wall are all examples of organelles. Synonyms for organelles include cell organelles, subcellular organelles, and cell components. Related glossary terms include cell membrane, cytoplasm, and cell nucleus.

Organelle

Organelle: Any structure within a cell that carries out one of its metabolic roles. For example mitochondria, nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, and the cell wall are all examples of organelles.

  1. Saladin, K. (2014). Anatomy & physiology: The unity of form and function. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, New York. ISBN: 9780073403717

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