Term Name: | plasma membrane-derived chromatophore |
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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 |