| Term Name: | plastoglobule |
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| Synonyms: | PG, plastoglobuli |
| Definition: | A lipoprotein particle present in chloroplasts. They are rich in non-polar lipids (triglycerides, esters) as well as in prenylquinones, plastoquinone and tocopherols. Plastoglobules are often associated with thylakoid membranes, suggesting an exchange of lipids with thylakoids. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0010287] QuickGO AmiGO |