Term Name: | starch grain |
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Synonyms: | starch granule |
Definition: | Plant storage body for amylose and amylopectin, 1-100um in diameter. Also contains small amounts of enzymes, amino acids, lipids and nucleic acids. The shape of the grain varies widely amongst species, but is often spherical or disk-shaped. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0043036] QuickGO AmiGO |