Term Name:	chitosome
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Definition:	An intracellular membrane-bounded particle found in fungi and containing chitin synthase; it synthesizes chitin microfibrils. Chitin synthase activity exists in chitosomes and they are proposed to act as a reservoir for regulated transport of chitin synthase enzymes to the division septum.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0045009]    QuickGO    AmiGO