plastosome

/plæsˈtoʊsɒm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small organelle found in plant cells that is involved in the synthesis and storage of plastics, such as cellulose and other polysaccharides.

“The plastosome plays a crucial role in the development of plant cell walls.”

Synonyms

  • amyloplast
  • chloroplast
  • plastid