1) Leucoplast
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Amyloplasts are non-pigmented organelles found in some plant cells. They are responsible for the synthesis and storage of starch granules, through the polymerization of glucose. Amyloplasts also convert this starch back into sugar when the plant needs energy. Large numbers of amyloplasts can be found in fruit and in underground storage tissues of ...
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A plant plastid involved in the synthesis and storage of starch. Found in many cell types, but particularly storage tissues. Characteristically has starch grains in the plastid stroma. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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A plant plastid involved in the synthesis and storage of starch. Found in many cell types, but particularly storage tissues. Characteristically has starch grains in the plastid stroma.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: am′i-lō-plast Definitions: 1. A granule in the protoplasm of a plant cell that is the center of a starch-forming process and starch storage. Synonyms: amylogenic body
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