pyrenoid

[pahy-ree-noid, pahy-ruh-noid]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a spherical protein structure found within chloroplasts of certain algae and hornworts.

pyrenoid

/ ˈ�貹ɪ��əˌ��ɔɪ�� /

noun

any of various small protein granules that occur in certain algae, mosses, and protozoans and are involved in the synthesis of starch

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pyrenoid¹

C19: from _pyrene ² + _-oid

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Example Sentences

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In many algae, Rubisco is densely packed into a microcompartment called the pyrenoid, which plays an important role in the CO2 accumulation in aquatic environments.

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Some of these proteins are apparently involved in pyrenoid construction and CO2 concentration.

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Additional abbreviations: C, carbohydrate; PY, pyrenoid.

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Additional abbreviations: C, carbohydrate; PY, pyrenoid.

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C, a complete cell. n, nucleus. py. pyrenoid.

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pyrenocarp pyrethrin

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