Aleurone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæljəˌɹoʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aleurone is a noun meaning (biochemistry) The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles.
Meaning
(biochemistry) The protein content of the embryo, endosperm, or perisperm of cereals, in the form of minute particles.
More Meanings
- The outer layer (and its major cell type and its specialized protein) of the endosperm.
Word Forms
- aleurones
- aleuron
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aleuronate, germin, prolamine, erna, avenin, emerin.
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