Organelle

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A structure in a cell's cytoplasm specialized to perform a function

Real World Example

Imagine you are in a busy kitchen during dinner time, where each chef has a specific task like chopping vegetables, boiling pasta, or baking bread. This setup is similar to how organelles work within a cell's cytoplasm, where each one has a specialized function to ensure the cell operates smoothly. Just as each chef concentrates on their individual task to contribute to the overall meal, organelles like the mitochondria, ribosomes, and Golgi apparatus focus on their specific roles, such as energy production, protein synthesis, and packaging, to maintain the cell's overall function.

Practice Version

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