Cell Component
cellulosome
Subclass of:
Cell Surface Extensions
Definitions related to cellulosomes:
  • An extracellular multi-enzyme complex containing up to 11 different enzymes aligned on a non-catalytic scaffolding glycoprotein. Functions to hydrolyze cellulose.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
  • Extracellular structures found in a variety of microorganisms. They contain CELLULASES and play an important role in the digestion of CELLULOSE.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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