Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component
starch grain
- Term ID
- GO:0043036
- Synonyms
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- starch granule
- Definition
- Plant storage body for amylose and amylopectin, 1-100um in diameter. Also contains small amounts of enzymes, amino acids, lipids and nucleic acids. The shape of the grain varies widely amongst species, but is often spherical or disk-shaped. 11217978
- References
- Ontology
- GO: Cellular Component QuickGO AmiGO
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes