Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

endomembrane system

Term ID
GO:0012505
Synonyms
Definition
A collection of membranous structures involved in transport within the cell. The main components of the endomembrane system are endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, vesicles, cell membrane and nuclear envelope. Members of the endomembrane system pass materials through each other or though the use of vesicles.
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
has parts
is a type of
has_part
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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