nucleoli

Meanings

• noun

  Nucleoli are dense bodies within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell that form during and are involved in the synthesis of ribosomes.

  - "The nucleoli in a cell are visible during interphase."
  - "Nucleoli play a crucial role in protein synthesis."

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Variants

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nucleolar , nucleoli , nucleolus

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'nucleus' meaning 'kernel' or 'central part'.

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Trivia

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1. Nucleoli are not visible during mitosis and meiosis due to chromatin condensation.

2. The number of nucleoli in a cell can vary depending on its type and function.

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Related Concepts

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1. ribosome: A ribosome is a large complex of RNA and protein that performs protein synthesis.

2. nucleus (cell): The nucleus is the central part of a eukaryotic cell that contains most of the cell's genetic material.

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Culture

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In art, nucleoli have been depicted in various forms, such as in Albrecht Dürer's engraving Melencolia I.

How to Memorize "nucleoli"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize nucleoli, imagine dense, round structures within the nucleus of a cell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate nucleoli with the synthesis of ribosomes and the central part of the cell.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Nucleoli: Nucleus Inside' to help memorize their location within the cell.

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