Organelles: Functions and Examples of Cell Organelles

Organelles of a cell play important functions in the daily activities of the eukaryotes or prokaryotes. This article is aimed at discussing what an organelle is, the types and functions of organelles, structure, and examples of organelles. It will also look at the list of organelles (plant and animal organelles) and the …

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Membrane bound organelles in a cell and Functions

Membrane bound organelles in a cell are a type of organelles in eukaryotes that help in carrying out the necessary cellular functions. Before we proceed, let’s refresh our understanding of what organelles are. All creatures have a cell that serves as their structural, functional, and biological unit. In these cells, it is …

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Plasmolysis in a cell: examples, importance, and types

In order to gain an understanding of plasmolysis in a plant cell or a plasmolysed cell, one needs to know the definition of plasmolysis, examples, importance, types, processes, and causes. This article elaborates more on these. Plasmolysis definition in biology Plasmolysis in plant cells is defined as the constriction of a eukaryotic …

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What is Cytosol in a cell? Functions and Structure

What is Cytosol? The cytosol is an aqueous solution which is a portion of the cytoplasm in cells that organelles, proteins, and other cell structures float in. This is one of the liquids in the cells of organisms (intracellular fluid ICF). The cytosol is also known as a cytoplasmic matrix or goes …

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