Question

What are the eleven organelles in a cell?

Answer 1

Organelles:

1. The cellular components are called cell organelles.
2. These organelles have both membrane and non-membrane-bound organelles.
3. They are together and efficiently function for the normal functioning of the cell.

Eleven major organelles:

1. Vacuoles: Vacuoles are the bubbles of irregular shapes which are found in cells and mainly function in storage.
2. Cell membrane: The cell membrane is also termed a plasma membrane or cytoplasmic membrane.
3. Centrioles: The centrosome is made up of two centrioles that are mutually perpendicular structures.
4. Ribosomes: Ribosomes are non-membrane-bound cytoplasmic organelles that are present near the endoplasmic reticulum.
5. Golgi apparatus: Golgi apparatus is also termed as Golgi complex. It is a membrane-bound organelle, which is mainly composed of a series of flattened, stacked pouches called cisternae.
6. Mitochondria: Mitochondria are called the powerhouses of the cell as they produce energy-rich molecules for the cell.
7. Endoplasmic Reticulum: The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranous canals that are filled with fluid.
8. Cytoplasm: It is a jelly-like substance, found between the cell membrane and nucleus.
9. Lysosomes: They are spherical and they have hydrolytic enzymes which break down into biomolecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and cellular debris.
10. Nucleus: The nucleus is a double-membrane-bound organelle that is seen in all eukaryotic cells.
11. Nucleolus: A nucleolus is the part of a eukaryotic cell where ribosomes are made.