Term Name: plasma membrane-derived chromatophore
Synonyms: chromatophore vesicle
Definition: A pigment-bearing structure that is derived from the cytoplasmic membrane, sometimes consisting of simple invaginations and sometimes a complete vesicle. This component is found in certain photosynthetic bacteria and cyanobacteria.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042716]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: cytoplasm
has parts: chromatophore ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase complex plasma membrane light-harvesting complex plasma membrane-derived chromatophore membrane
is a type of: cellular anatomical structure
has subtype: xanthophore