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What is organells of the cell

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Organelles are tiny structures that perform very specific functions within cells.

The term is a reference to organs, likening the way these structures operate in cells to the way organs function in the body.

A number of different organelles can be found inside various types of plant, animal, and bacteria cells.

Each has its own important task, such as producing energy or manufacturing proteins.

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These structures have a wide range of functions, most of which are tasks that are critical to the life of the cell.

The most important structures are the nucleus, the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), the Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.

Each of these tends to be located in specific areas of cells.


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