1. a specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function
Usage: biology

Examples

• The mitochondria are organelles that produce energy for the cell.
• Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells that carry out photosynthesis.
• The nucleus is an organelle that contains the cell’s genetic material.
• Ribosomes are small organelles responsible for protein synthesis.
• Each organelle has a specific role in maintaining cellular function.
• Scientists use microscopes to study the structure of organelles.
• The endoplasmic reticulum is an organelle involved in protein and lipid production.