b2.2 IB bio HL

Examples of organelles

Nuclei, ribosomes, plasma membrane

NOT organelles examples

Cell wall, cytoskeleton, cytoplasm

Organelle definition

Discrete subunits of the cell that are adapted to perform spectific functions

What is the cell wall made out of

Carbohydrates, different types depending on the type of cell

Explain why plasma membrane is an organelle but cell wall isnt

Cell wall is made out of carbohydrattes so its not specalized

What are the advantages of having organelles

Ability to move cells, ability to find things within the cells