Membrane Bound Organelle
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Key Stage 4
Meaning
A membrane bound organelle is a structure inside a cell that performs a particular function (an organelle) which is covered in a surface membrane.
About Membrane Bound Organelles
- The membrane surrounding a membrane bound organelle is selectively permeable membrane allowing the organelle to select which chemicals can enter and leave through the membrane.
Examples
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| The nucleus is a membrane bound organelle in all eukaryotic cells. | The chloroplast is a membrane bound organelle found in plant cells and some protists. |
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| The mitochondria are membrane bound organelles found in in all eukaryotic cells. | The permanent vacuole is a membrane bound organelle found in plant cells. |
