Term Name:	bacterial microcompartment
Synonyms:	BAC, BMC, polyhedral organelle
Definition:	An organelle found in bacteria consisting of a proteinaceous coat containing metabolic enzymes whose purpose is the sequestration or concentration of metabolites and which has the appearance of a polygonal granule by electron microscopy.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0031469]    QuickGO    AmiGO