Search Ontology:
GO: Cellular Component

bacterial microcompartment

Term ID
GO:0031469
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. (5)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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has subtype
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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