NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

CELL ORGANELLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an organelle?
A
It is a cell that does a specific function
B
It is one of several different types of membrane-enclosed bodies in the cell, each performing a unique function
C
It is the nucleus of the cell
D
It is part of the nervous system and it controls how the blood flows through the veins.
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: -(OR-guh-NEL) A small structure in a cell that is surrounded by a membrane and has a specific function.

Detailed explanation-3: -An organelle is a specialised part of the cell that serves a specific purpose within the cell. There are many organelles present within a cell and they also vary depending on what kind of cell we are talking about, whether it be a plant or animal cell.

Detailed explanation-4: -The main types of membrane-enclosed organelles present in all eucaryotic cells are the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, nucleus, mitochondria, lysosomes, endosomes, and peroxisomes; plant cells also contain plastids, such as chloroplasts.

Detailed explanation-5: -They are responsible for the synthesis of substances like lipid, protein, starch, etc. Cell organelles generate energy. They secrete hormones, enzymes, etc. They are involved in the digestion of substances taken up by the cell.

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