AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the small structures inside of cells that carry out specific functions called?
A
Animalcules
B
Organelles
C
Tissues
D
Organs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Organelles are small, specialized structures in cells which operate like organs by carrying out specific tasks. Prokaryotic cells do not have membrane-bound organelles; only eukaryotic cells contain them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cells also have a set of “little organs", called organelles, which are adapted and/or specialized for carrying out one or more vital functions. Organelles are found only in eukaryotes and are always surrounded by a protective membrane.

Detailed explanation-3: -Golgi apparatus (or, Golgi body) Cytoskeleton. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum. Mitochondrion.

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