Mitochondrion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌmaɪtəˈkɒndɹiən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mitochondrion is a noun meaning (cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.
Meaning
(cytology) A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and containing genetic material separate from that of the host; it is responsible for the conversion of food to usable energy in the form of ATP.
Example Sentences
The consideration of the mitochondrion in the spermatocytes I shall pass over, as it is not within the bounds of this paper; yet I hope to study the earlier generations of my material, and shall then compare the results.
Word Forms
- mitochondria
- mitochondrions
Synonyms for mitochondrion
Depending on context, synonyms include chondriosome.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chondriosome, mitochondrium, matrix, mitoxosome, mitochondriogenesis, protomitochondrion.
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