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Organelle - Definition and Overview |
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In cell biology, an organelle is one of several structures with specialized functions, suspended in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell.
Organelles were historically identified through the use of some form of microscopy and were also identified through the use of cell fractionation.
A few large organelles probably originated from endosymbiont bacteria:
Other organelles include:
Other related structures:
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Example Usage of Organelle |
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cdleary: Dialog from one of my dreams: "I am but a plasma. I have no Organelle with which to rock your world." My subconscious is weiiiiird. |
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mrsmcglone: 1. Name an Organelle found only in plants. cell wall, chloroplast |
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Kourt1313: #histo1119 plus the cellular Organelle papers |
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