Term Name: | bacterial microcompartment |
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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 |