organeller

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Definition of organeller in Danish English dictionary

organelles

The structures in eukaryotic cells, notably chloroplasts and mitochondria, specialized structures that carry out respiration, photosynthesis and other functions in the cell

Membrane-bound intracellular, cytoplasmic structures having specialized functions, e g , mitochondria, plastics, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes

Specialized parts of cells, each with its own function and unique way of communicating its information within the cell

Literally, the term means "little organs " Inside a cell, there are various little structures that perform specific functions, much like the multicellular organs of our body do In the cell, these include generating energy (the organelle is the mitochondrion), making proteins (the organelles are ribosomes and Golgi apparatus), and others

plural of organelle

Small structures inside a cell, generally bounded by membranes

Organelles are independent, distinct , membrane-bounded structures or compartments within a eukaryotic cell which perform specific tasks for the overall success and well being of the cell The specific funtions of organelles vary widely and typically depend on their proximity within the cell as well as their physical characteristics