Pyrenoid
Translation of "pyrenoid" into Russian
pyrenoid
NounUK
/ˈpɪə.rɪ.nɔɪd/
US
/ˈpaɪ.rɪ.nɔɪd/
pyrenoid
pyrenoids pl
The pyrenoid is an organelle found in the chloroplasts of algae.
Пиреноид — это органелла, обнаруженная в хлоропластах водорослей.
Definitions
pyrenoid
NounUK
/ˈpɪə.rɪ.nɔɪd/
US
/ˈpaɪ.rɪ.nɔɪd/
A proteinaceous structure found within the chloroplasts of algae and hornworts, involved in the process of carbon fixation.
The pyrenoid plays a crucial role in the photosynthetic efficiency of certain algae.
pyrenoid
AdjectiveUK
/ˈpɪə.rɪ.nɔɪd/
US
/ˈpaɪ.rɪ.nɔɪd/
Relating to or associated with a pyrenoid or pyrenoids.
Pyrenoid proteins are essential for the carbon-concentrating mechanism.