Organelle Definition
An organelle is a cell part essential for function. For example, mitochondria produce energy for the cell.
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Plant & Animal Cells
Fun Facts
- Cytoplasm is the jelly-like liquid inside the cell where the organelles are found.
- A vacuole is an organelle where fluids and other nutrients are stored for the cell. It is like a reservoir.
- Lysosomes are organelles that act as the cell's trash and recycling center.
Why Do We Need To Know About Organelle
Learning about organelles helps us understand how cells work, which is important for many science jobs. For example, doctors who study diseases look at cells, and scientists who study life’s tiny parts focus on organelles.
Knowing about organelles, such as the mitochondria that change sugar into energy, is key for making new medical treatments and things like lab-grown meat. This shows how studying cells affects health, food, and how we live.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Cells are the basic unit of all living things.
- Plant and animal cells have parts called organelles that help them function and stay organized.
- We will cover the nucleus, cell wall, cell membrane, mitochondria, chloroplast, lysosomes and vacuoles.
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