mitochondrion

/ˌmaɪtəˈkɑːndriən/ /ˌmaɪtəˈkɑːndriˌɒn/

Meanings

noun

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.

Examples :

"The mitochondrion in each cell acts like a tiny power plant, converting the food we eat into energy that our body can use. "

Related Words

conversion noun

/-ʒ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/

The act of converting something or someone.

"His conversion to Christianity"

spherical adjective

/sfiːɹɪkəl/

Shaped like a sphere.

"The bouncy ball was perfectly spherical. "

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

cytoplasm noun

/ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/

The contents of a cell except for the nucleus. It includes cytosol, organelles, vesicles, and the cytoskeleton.

"The cytoplasm within the cell provides a space for the organelles to move and carry out their functions. "

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

usable adjective

/ˈjuː.zə.bəl/

Capable of being used.

"The donated laptop was old, but after a quick repair, it was finally usable again. "

genetic adjective

[d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk]

Relating to genetics or genes.

"My brother has a genetic predisposition to being a good athlete. "

converting verb

/kənˈvɜːrtɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːnvɜːrtɪŋ/

To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

"A kettle converts water into steam."

energy noun

/ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

"The children's energy fueled their excitement for the school trip. "

organelle noun

/ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/

A specialized structure found inside cells that carries out a specific life process (e.g. ribosomes, vacuoles).

"The organelle called the mitochondrion is responsible for producing energy within a cell, much like a power plant provides energy for a city. "