Cell Organelle (Noun)
Meaning
A specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ; "the first organelle to be identified was the nucleus".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The cell organelle known as the mitochondria is responsible for producing energy for the cell through the process of cellular respiration.
- Ribosomes are small cell organelles found in all types of cells, including bacteria, plant cells, and animal cells, where protein synthesis occurs.
- The smooth endoplasmic reticulum is a cell organelle that is responsible for lipid synthesis and detoxification, and is often found in liver and adipose cells.
- The chloroplast is a complex cell organelle found in plant cells that plays a critical role in photosynthesis and plant metabolism.
- Lysosomes are membrane-bound cell organelles that contain digestive enzymes, responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.