The term organelle is derived from the word ‘organ’ and refers to compartments within the cell that perform a specific function. These compartments are usually isolated from the re… See more

In eukaryotic organisms, nearly every cell has a nucleus (exceptions include mammalian red … See more

Organelles can be classified in a number of ways. The simplest classification is based on their origin: whether they are present in prokaryotes or eukaryotes. While many important b… See more

The activities of a single cell mirror those of an organism. The cell ingests nutrients, digests and transforms them, metabolizes them to form larger molecules, respires and releases w… See more