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  2. Organelle Definition. The term organelle is derived from the word ‘organ’ and refers to compartments within the cell that perform a specific function. These compartments are usually isolated from the rest of the cytoplasm through intracellular membranes.

  3. Organelle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of ORGANELLE is a specialized cellular part (such as a mitochondrion, chloroplast, or nucleus) that has a specific function and is considered analogous to an organ.

  4. Organelle - Wikipedia

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    In cell biology, an organelle is a specialized subunit, usually within a cell, that has a specific function. The name organelle comes from the idea that these structures are parts of cells, as organs are to the body, hence organelle, the suffix -elle being a diminutive.

  5. Organelle - Definition and Examples - Biology Online Dictionary

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    In a strict definition, an organelle is a membrane -bound compartment or structure in a cell that performs a special function. In the less-stricter definition, an organelle refers to any cellular structure, whether it is membrane-bound or not, that carries a particular function.

  6. OrganellesDefinition, List, and Functions - Science Notes and...

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    An organelle is a compartment within a eukaryotic cell that has a specific function. The name “organelle” comes from the idea that these structures are to cells what an organ is to the body. Typically, organelles are enclosed within their own lipid bilayers.

  7. The cellular components are called cell organelles. These cell organelles include both membrane and non-membrane bound organelles, present within the cells and are distinct in their structures and functions. They coordinate and function efficiently for the normal functioning of the cell.

  8. What Is an Organelle? - ThoughtCo

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    An organelle is a tiny cellular structure that performs specific functions within a cell. Organelles are embedded within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. In the more complex eukaryotic cells, organelles are often enclosed by their own membrane.

  9. Cell OrganellesDefinition, Examples, Functions, & Diagram

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    An organelle is a membrane-bound structure found within a eukaryotic cell. It is similar to an organ in an animal body. There are many cell organelles in a cell, each having a distinct structure and specific functions. Some are without membrane, while others are either single or double-membrane-bound.

  10. Organelle - National Human Genome Research Institute

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    An organelle is a subcellular structure that has one or more specific jobs to perform in the cell, much like an organ does in the body. Among the more important cell organelles are the nuclei, which store genetic information; mitochondria, which produce chemical energy; and ribosomes, which assemble proteins.

  11. organelle, any of the specialized structures within a cell that perform a specific function (e.g., mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum). Organelles in unicellular organisms are the equivalent of organs in multicellular organisms.