Organelle

Organelle - Any structure within a cell that carries out one of its metabolic roles. 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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Synonyms

  • cellular subunit
  • cell compartment
  • Organelles