amyloplast

/ˌæmɪˈloʊplæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organelle found in plant cells, responsible for starch production and storage.

“In photosynthetic tissues, amyloplasts play a crucial role in starch accumulation and mobilization.”

Synonyms

  • chloroplast
  • starch granule

Antonyms

  • lysosome