Endochrome
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Endochrome is a noun meaning (botany) Any colouring matter within the cells of plants.
Meaning
(botany) Any colouring matter within the cells of plants.
More Meanings
- (zoology) The coloured endoplasm of a cell.
Example Sentences
Endochrome is not always green, but may for example be red or yellow.
Word Forms
- endochromes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chromophyll, chromoplastid, chromule, chromoleucite, medulla, hematochrome.
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