Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 5 - Cells: The Working Units of Life - 5.3 - Eukaryotic Cells Contain Organelles - 5.3 Recap - Questions - Page 104: 1

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Eukaryotic compartmentalization exists primarily to increase efficiency. Dividing the cell into separate parts essentially creates micro environments within the cell. Because of this, each organelle is enveloped in ideal surroundings that allow it to function more efficiently.

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Eukaryotic compartmentalization exists primarily to increase efficiency. Dividing the cell into separate parts essentially creates micro environments within the cell. Because of this, each organelle is enveloped in ideal surroundings that allow it to function more efficiently.
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