ORGANELLES mean little organs. Basically this means that organelles have specific roles to play in how cells work just like organs help the body to function properly as a whole. Some organelles are separated from the rest of the cell by lipid bi-layers similar in structure to the cell membrane.
What are some of the functions of organelles found in a cell you ask? Well I'll tell you. Pick an organelle from the list below the image. Or go back to the MAIN PAGE.
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This page was created by Patrick Ireland.
It was last updated January 20, 2000
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