Is the Nuclear Membrane an Organelle?

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The nuclear membrane is classified as an organelle within the endomembrane system of eukaryotic cells, which also includes the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vesicles, endosomes, and the cell membrane. This classification is supported by various sources, although definitions of "organelle" may vary. The discussion highlights the inconsistency in definitions across different textbooks and the importance of adhering to authoritative sources rather than Wikipedia for academic purposes.

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I am quoting from wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endomembrane_system
"In eukaryotes the organelles of the endomembrane system include: the nuclear membrane, the endoplasmic reticulum, the Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, vesicles, endosomes and the cell membrane."
From this question arises Is nuclear membrane organelle?I think ,yes!
are membranes of mitochondria ,chloroplast etc organelles?
 
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I'm not sure all sources use a consistent definition or organelle.

If your textbook differs, I doubt your teacher will accept an appeal to Wikipedia.
 

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