Question

What are cell inclusions and how do they differ from organelles? Provide an example.

Answer 1

Cell inclusions-

Cell inclusions are non-living structures also known as cytoplasmic inclusions are non-membranous structure which are not like cell organelles but consists of nutrients such as glycogen, pigments like haemoglobin and melanin, triglycerides in liver cells and etc They can be found both in eukaryotes as well as prokaryotes.

Cell organelles -

Cell organelles are living structures surrounded by a membrane, and has their specific functions. For example- mitochondria has role in ATP production, ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis, nucleus contains genetic information and etc. They are usually found in eukaryotes.