Definition

A structure in plant cells that is part of the Golgi apparatus, consisting of a stack of flattened vesicles that help in processing and packaging proteins.

Example

The dictyosome plays a crucial role in modifying and sorting proteins for secretion in plant cells.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a dictyosome?

Yeah, I think it's related to the Golgi apparatus, right?

Exactly! It's like the plant cell's version of the Golgi body.

That makes sense, it's fascinating how cells work!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dictyosome → It is formed from "dictyon" (from Greek, meaning net) and "soma" (from Greek, meaning body). The word refers to a net-like structure within a cell, specifically the Golgi apparatus, which is involved in the processing and packaging of proteins.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'net' ('dictyon') that forms a 'body' ('soma') within a cell, helping you remember that a dictyosome is a net-like structure in cellular biology.

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