Granule (bacteria)

Bacterial granules are inclusion bodies within the cytoplasm of bacteria. They can be used to store molecular building blocks, carbon sources, or for energy storage. A common component is poly-β-hydroxybutyric acid or PHB. (Not to be confused with micro-algal granules or aerobic/anaerobic granules).

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