organelles

Meanings

• noun

  Membrane-bound organelles within a eukaryotic cell that perform specific functions in maintaining life.

  - "The mitochondria are organelles responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP."
  - "The chloroplasts are organelles involved in photosynthesis."

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Variants

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organelle , organelles

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'organon', meaning instrument or tool, and the suffix '-elle', meaning small.

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Trivia

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1. The mitochondrion is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell due to its role in producing ATP.

2. The largest organelle in a cell is the nucleus, which contains the cell's genetic material.

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1. Cell organelle: A specialized subunit within a cell that performs specific functions necessary for the cell's survival and maintenance.

2. Eukaryotic cell: A type of cell that contains a true nucleus and various membrane-bound organelles.

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Organelles have been a subject of interest in various fields of science, literature, and art. In literature, organelles have been metaphorically used to describe complex systems or structures. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from detailed illustrations to abstract representations.

How to Memorize "organelles"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cell as a city, and organelles as different buildings or departments within the city that have specific functions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the names of organelles with their functions, such as mitochondria for energy production and chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MICHON' to remember the names of some common organelles: Mitochondria, Chloroplasts, Nucleus, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus, Lysosomes, and Nucleolus.

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