nucleli

/ˈnjuːkli/; /ˈnuːkli/

Definitions

1. noun

Plural of nucleolus; the part of a cell’s nucleus that is involved in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.

“The study of the cell’s nucleli helped scientists understand the process of protein synthesis.”

Synonyms

  • nucleolus
  • ribosome

Antonyms

  • lysosome
  • mitochondria