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 mitochondria is an organelle found in the cells of most eukaryotes, where it plays a critical role in generating energy for the cell.
- Each organelle in a cell has a specific function, such as the lysosome, which breaks down and recycles cellular waste.
- The discovery of the Golgi apparatus as an organelle revolutionized our understanding of cellular structure and function.
- The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle that contains most of the cell's genetic material.
- Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that are responsible for photosynthesis.