Nucleolus (Noun)
Meaning
A small round body of protein in a cell nucleus; such organelles contain RNA and are involved in protein synthesis.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The nucleolus is a distinct region within the nucleus where ribosome synthesis occurs.
- The nucleolus is composed of RNA and proteins that are involved in the production of ribosomal subunits.
- In eukaryotic cells, the nucleolus is the site of ribosome biogenesis, where ribosomal RNA is synthesized and assembled into ribosomes.
- The nucleolus is a dynamic organelle that can change in size and shape in response to changes in cellular activity.
- The nucleolus is often visible as a small, dense region within the nucleus, and can be stained with specific dyes to visualize its structure.