organelle
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- noun
- /ɔrˈɡænɛl/
- Specialized
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orgánulo
- Studies of mitochondria reveal substantial deletions of DNA with aging, suggesting that these organelles may be disproportionately affected by aging.
- cellular organelles
- organelles include lysosomes
- organelles include mitochondria
Some other eukaryotes like us have another type of organelle called mitochondria.
- Some other eukaryotes like us have another type of organelle called mitochondria.
- But then think about a chloroplast, for instance, over like one of the photosynthetic organelles inside of the, the, the cells.
- And something wild that very few people know is that mitochondria are actually light emitting organelles.
- It's this network of organelle that that goes through muscle and, and, and they can change right the the size of the organelle.
Examples
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(Mitochondria are the microscopic organelles that provide energy to our cells.)
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Thus, molecules combine to form organelles, which in turn combine to form cells.
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As a major target organelle of radiation, ER is highly sensitive to changes in the internal environment.
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This second genome belongs to our mitochondria, an organelle inside our cells.
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Some other eukaryotes like us have another type of organelle called mitochondria.
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Now we do our burning in these little organelles inside each of our cells called mitochondria.
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The secret to its movement is cilia, those microscopic hairlike organelles that fringe paramecia to help them wiggle through water.
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Mitochondria are an essential organelle in cells, responsible for producing energy that fuels various cellular processes.
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The nucleus is a key organelle that controls many cell activities, including growth and reproduction.
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Chloroplasts are a type of organelle found in plant cells, where they convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.
Synonyms
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A small space inside a cell that holds water or other materials
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A small part of a cell that contains digestive enzymes to break down waste
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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
A part inside a cell that does a specific job, like making energy
A small part inside a cell with a thin cover that does a special job
A small part inside a cell that makes energy for the cell
Compounds
- Specialized
A small part inside a cell that has one job, for example making energy
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Etymology
Organelle comes from organ, a body part or musical instrument, plus the ending -elle, which means 'small'. So an organelle is like a 'small organ' inside a cell, which is why each one has a special job.