chondriosome
- noun
- /kɒnˈdraɪəˌsoʊm/
- Archaic
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condrioma
- The chondriosome is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell.
Examples
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When the chondriosome malfunctions, a cell's ability to produce energy is significantly reduced.
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Researchers studied how the chondriosome converts glucose into usable energy in living organisms.
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The chondriosome plays a crucial role in energy production.
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Many cells contain multiple chondriosomes for efficiency.
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Researchers studied how the chondriosome converts glucose into usable energy in living organisms.
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The chondriosome is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell.
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When the chondriosome malfunctions, a cell's ability to produce energy is significantly reduced.
Synonyms
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5.6
A small part inside a cell that has one job
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6.7
A small part inside cells that makes energy for the cell
A small part inside a cell that has one job, for example making energy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word chondriosome comes from Greek parts chondri- 'granule', like the English word 'granule', and -some 'body'. So it names a tiny 'grain-like body' inside the cell that helps make energy and is another name for the mitochondrion.