plastoglobule
A lipoprotein particle present in chloroplasts. They are rich in non-polar lipids (triglycerides, esters) as well as in prenylquinones, plastoquinone and tocopherols. Plastoglobules are often associated with thylakoid membranes, suggesting an exchange of lipids with thylakoids.
GO:0110165
cellular anatomical structure
is_a
GO:0009570
chloroplast stroma
part_of
PG
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plastoglobuli
exact