amyloplast starch grain

Term ID

GO:0009568

Synonyms

• amyloplast starch granule

Definition

Plant storage body for amylose and amylopectin, 1-100um in diameter, and located in amyloplasts. 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. 11217978

References

Ontology

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