Although most DNA is packaged in chromosomes within the nucleus, mitochondria also have a small amount of their own DNA. This genetic material is known as mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA. Mitochondria (illustration) are structures within cells that convert the energy from food into a form that cells can use.
Diction â A speakerâs (or authorâs) word choice. This term may also refer to the general type or character of language used in speech or in a work of literature.
inflection - a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function. inflexion. grammatical relation - a linguistic relation established by grammar. conjugation - the inflection of verbs.