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Organelle

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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A membrane-bound or non-membrane-bound structure within a cell that performs a specific function; examples include mitochondria and chloroplasts.

AP course connection

Topic 2.9: 2.9 Cell Compartmentalization

Unit 2

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