Multiple choice

A small structure within the cell that performs specific functions for the cell is a/an?

  1. organelle

  2. organ

  3. nucleus

  4. tissue

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Explanation

An organelle is a specialized subunit within a cell that has a specific function, analogous to an organ in the body. While the nucleus is an example of an organelle, the general term for any such small structure is "organelle." Organs and tissues are multicellular levels of organization.