[lcamtuf] thinks so, and his guide to choosing op-amps makes a good ... the term “operational amplifier” is almost synonymous with the LM741 or LM324, and with good reason.

Ask an experienced analog designer to name a few op amps, and they’ll likely mention the LM324, the TL072, the NE5534, the LM358, and of course the granddaddy of all, the uA741. If those part ...