function
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The compound prevented GRK2 molecules from forming harmful aggregates, allowing mitochondria to function more effectively.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
These clusters attach to mitochondria, the structures often referred to as the "powerhouses" of cells, and interfere with their function.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
PJM’s energy dispatchers essentially function as air-traffic controllers, rerouting power as needed to meet demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
A platoon of thirty soldiers or even a company of a hundred soldiers can function well on the basis of intimate relations, with a minimum of formal discipline.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing function
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 4
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