Why is it an advantage for eukaryotic cells to have different compartments (aka organelles) in the cell (separated by membranes) with different environments (ex: different pH’s, different enzymes present, etc)?

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Why is it an advantage for eukaryotic cells to have different compartments (aka organelles) in the cell (separated

by membranes) with different environments (ex: different pH’s, different enzymes present, etc)?  

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Organelles are small structures that work together in the cytoplasm to carry out life functions. Cell organelles come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with its own set of functions.

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