AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the best description for an organelle?
A
Anything that it living
B
A part of the body that carries out a specific function
C
A cell that performs a particular role in the boost
D
A structure inside cells that performs a specific job
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -A small structure in a cell that is surrounded by a membrane and has a specific function.

Detailed explanation-3: -An organelle (think of it as a cell’s internal organ) is a membrane bound structure found within a cell. Just like cells have membranes to hold everything in, these mini-organs are also bound in a double layer of phospholipids to insulate their little compartments within the larger cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -They carry out essential functions that are necessary for the survival of cells – harvesting energy, making new proteins, getting rid of waste and so on.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final answer: An organelle within an organelle are Ribosomes.

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