Term Name: chloroplast starch grain
Synonyms: chloroplast starch granule
Definition: Plant storage body for amylose and amylopectin, 1-100um in diameter, and located in chloroplasts. Also contains small amounts of enzymes, amino acids, lipids and nucleic acids. The shape of the grain varies widely amongst species, but is often spherical or disk-shaped.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0009569]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: chloroplast
is a type of: starch grain