OBO ID: GO:0031469
Term Name: bacterial microcompartment Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • BAC
  • BMC
  • polyhedral organelle
Definition: An organelle found in bacteria consisting of a proteinaceous coat containing metabolic enzymes whose purpose is the sequestration or concentration of metabolites and which has the appearance of a polygonal granule by electron microscopy. (5)
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available