Organelle

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/organelle

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical development?Understanding of organelles evolved with advancements in microscopy and cell fractionation techniques
2. Why do some organelles have membranes and others don't?Some organelles have a membrane that keeps their work area separate. Others, like ribosomes, work without a membrane.
3. How do mitochondria help cells get energy?Mitochondria are the cell's power plants. They use oxygen to make ATP, the energy cells need to do work.

Lipid Bilayer: A double layer of lipid molecules that forms the fundamental structure of cell membranes.
Cell Fractionation: A process used to separate cellular components for biochemical analysis.
Homeostasis: The maintenance of a stable internal environment within a cell or organism.