Mitochondrial

Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dri.əl/

Definitions of mitochondrial

adjective relating to or characteristic of mitochondria, the organelles in cells responsible for producing energy

Example Sentences

A1 Mitochondrial DNA is passed down from mother to offspring.

A2 Mitochondrial diseases can affect the energy production in cells.

B1 Scientists are studying the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in various diseases.

B2 The presence of mitochondrial mutations can lead to serious health issues.

C1 Advanced research techniques have allowed for detailed analysis of mitochondrial function.

C2 Mitochondrial transplantation has shown promising results in treating certain genetic disorders.

Examples of mitochondrial in a Sentence

formal The mitochondrial DNA is inherited solely from the mother.

informal My friend's science project is about studying mitochondrial functions.

slang I heard that the powerhouse of the cell is the mitochondrial.

figurative In a team, the leader can be seen as the mitochondrial that provides energy and direction.

Grammatical Forms of mitochondrial

• plural: mitochondrials
• comparative: more mitochondrial
• superlative: most mitochondrial
• present tense: mitochondrial
• future tense: will be mitochondrial
• perfect tense: has been mitochondrial
• continuous tense: is being mitochondrial
• singular: mitochondrial
• positive degree: mitochondrial
• infinitive: to mitochondrial
• gerund: mitochondrialing
• participle: mitochondrialed

Origin and Evolution of mitochondrial

First Known Use: 1898 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'mitochondrial' originates from the combination of the Greek words 'mitos' meaning thread and 'khondrion' meaning granule or grain.

Evolution of the word: The term 'mitochondrial' was first used in the scientific literature in 1898 by Carl Benda to describe the structures he observed in cells. Over time, the word has become associated with the organelles responsible for energy production in cells and has been extensively studied in the field of biology and genetics.