organellae

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organellae Definition

• 1. specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function
• 2. a small organ

Using organellae: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "organellae" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Mitochondria, ribosomes, and lysosomes are examples of organellae.

• Example

  The nucleus is the largest organellae in a cell.

organellae Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for organellae

• organelle
• cell organelle

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Summary: organellae in Brief

'Organellae' [awr-guh-nel-ee] refers to specialized subunits within cells that perform specific functions. Examples include mitochondria, ribosomes, and lysosomes. The nucleus is the largest organellae in a cell.