starch grain

Term ID

GO:0043036

Synonyms

• 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

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