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energid

energid

9.9
A part of a single cell made of a nucleus and the surrounding fluid that work together
  • noun
  • /ˈɛnərˌgɪd/
  • Specialized
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  • The division of an energid may result in two functionally distinct units sharing the same cytoplasm.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the behavior of every energid within the multinucleate cell.

  • In certain algae, each energid plays a role in cellular organization.

  • The energid is essential for life!

  • Each energid plays a role.

  • In certain algae, each energid plays a role in cellular organization.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of every energid within the multinucleate cell.

  • The division of an energid may result in two functionally distinct units sharing the same cytoplasm.

Synonyms

protoplast
vsenergid
  • Specialized
9.9

The parts inside a cell, like the nucleus and the liquid around it, seen as one unit

has identical meaning but functions as an alternative technical name

Surface Forms

energid singular
energids plural

Etymology

The word energid looks like energy + -id, so a helpful way to remember it is to imagine a small cell part that has its own 'energy'. That's why an energid is the nucleus and the nearby cytoplasm working together as one functional unit.