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sarcosome

 

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Noun sarcosome has 1 sense
  1. sarcosome - a large mitochondrion in a striated muscle fiber
    --1 is a kind of
    mitochondrion, chondriosome

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Sarcosome

Description:

The term "sarcosome" refers to the mitochondrion, which is a double-membraned organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. Specifically, it denotes the innermost part or matrix of the mitochondrion.

Sample Sentences:

  • The sarcosome is responsible for producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main energy currency of cells.
  • The researchers observed a high concentration of proteins within the sarcosome.
  • The sarcosome plays a crucial role in cellular respiration.

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