mitochondrion
A spherical or ovoid organelle found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells and…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.
» The mitochondria and chloroplast were originally prokaryotes.
Meaning
1 sensesA 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.
Mitochondrium, Mitochondrion
митохо́ндрияmitoxóndrija
мітохондріяmitoxondrija
an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy
Examples
4 sentencesThe mitochondria and chloroplast were originally prokaryotes.
The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.
Mitochondria evolved from independent organisms into organelles.
deMitochondrien haben sich von selbständigen Organismen zu Organellen entwickelt.
Apart from ATP, the mitochondria can also synthesize neurotransmitters and many other vital molecules important for the functioning of the human body.
Translations
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Origin
From German Mitochondrium, coined by Carl Benda in 1898, from Ancient Greek μίτος (mítos,From German Mitochondrium, coined by Carl Benda in 1898, from Ancient Greek μίτος (mítos, “thread”) + χονδρίον (khondríon), diminutive of χόνδρος (khóndros, “grain, morsel”).
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Forms
plural: mitochondriaSynonyms
1 synonyms- an organelle containing enzymes responsible for producing energy:chondriosome
Word family
24 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular