Organelle

An organelle is a specialized subunit or structure that has a specific function within a cell.

Organelles in a typical animal/human cell. – Image courtesy of National Human Genome Research Institute (public domain).

Among the more important cell organelles are the nuclei, which store genetic information; mitochondria, which produce chemical energy; and ribosomes, which assemble proteins.

Reference: NIH National Human Genome Research Institute. (n.d.). Organelle. Accessed 2 Nov 2021.