- Difference between an organ and an organelle:
| An organ | An organelle |
|---|---|
| It is bigger in size and visible to naked eyes. | It is microscopic |
| Carries out specialized functions in the body. | Carries out specialized functions in the cell. |
| Example: Heart, Lungs | Example: Mitochondria, Ribosomes. |
- A plant cell has plastids while an animal cell does not have plastids.