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[Definition of the organell concept]
[Article in German]
Since the essential cytological functions are endergonic processes, the organelle cannot be defind without considering the necessary energy transfer. Therefore, a sensible definition may read: The Organelle is a cytoplasmatic structure capable of funtional energy consumption (Frey-Wyssling 1977).
PMID: 689352 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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