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organelles
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a specialized, membrane-bound structure within a cell that performs specific functions, contributing to the cell's overall structure and function
- The nucleus, an organelle housing genetic material, regulates cell activities.
- Mitochondria, energy-producing organelles, generate ATP through cellular respiration.
- Golgi apparatus, an organelle with stacked membranes, modifies and packages proteins.
- The plasma membrane, though not always called an organelle, is a vital cellular boundary.
- Vacuoles, storage organelles, hold nutrients, waste products, or pigments in plant cells.
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