nucleolus

Meanings

• noun

  A dense, round body within the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell that contains ribosomes and is involved in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.

  - "The nucleolus is a prominent structure in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells."
  - "During mitosis, the nucleolus breaks down and reforms in the daughter nuclei."

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Variants

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nucleolar , nucleoli , nucleolus , nucleolar organizer , nucleolus organizer , nucleolus organizers

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Etymology

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From Latin nucleus, a kernel or seed.

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Trivia

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1. The nucleolus was first discovered in 1835 by Matthias Jakob Schleiden.

2. The nucleolus is not present in all types of cells, such as mature red blood cells and sperm cells.

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1. nucleus: A membrane-bound organelle that contains most of the cell's genetic material and is the site of many important cellular processes.

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The nucleolus is a significant structure in cell biology and has been studied extensively in various fields, including genetics, biochemistry, and developmental biology.

How to Memorize "nucleolus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, dense round structure inside the nucleus of a cell. Visualize ribosomes being synthesized within this structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the nucleolus with the production of ribosomes and the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nucleus is Near Large Organelles Used for Synthesis' to remember that the nucleolus is located in the nucleus and is involved in RNA synthesis.

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