Meaning 1technical · 82%
A cell structure that supplies much of the energy the cell can use.
Natural examples
Ein Mitochondrium trägt dazu bei, die Energie aus Nährstoffen in eine für die Zelle nutzbare Form umzuwandeln.
Mitochondria help make energy from nutrients usable for cells.
Viele Mitochondrien liegen in der Muskelzelle.
Many mitochondria are found in the muscle cell.
Die Zelle passt die Aktivität ihrer Mitochondrien an.
The cell adjusts the activity of its mitochondria.
Usage note
Neuter noun, plural Mitochondrien. The “cell's powerhouse” phrase is a simplification of its functions.
Mini-lesson: Mitochondrium
A cell structure that supplies much of the energy the cell can use. Neuter noun, plural Mitochondrien. The “cell's powerhouse” phrase is a simplification of its functions.
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