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melanosome
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melanosomenoun
Any organelle that contains melanin
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Melanosome
A melanosome is an organelle found in animal cells and is the site for synthesis, storage and transport of melanin, the most common light-absorbing pigment found in the animal kingdom. Melanosomes are responsible for color and photoprotection in animal cells and tissues. Melanosomes are synthesised in the skin in melanocyte cells, as well as the eye in choroidal melanocytes and retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. In lower vertebrates, they are found in melanophores or chromatophores.
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Melanosome
In a biological cell, a melanosome is an organelle containing melanin, the most common light-absorbing pigment found in the animal kingdom. Cells that synthesize melanins are called melanocytes, and also the retinal pigment epithelium cells, whereas cells that have merely engulfed the melanosomes are called melanophages.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of melanosome in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of melanosome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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