volutin
/ˈvɑljətɪn/
noun
- A granular substance found in the cells of certain bacteria and fungi, used as a storage material for energy or nutrients.
- Volutin helps some microorganisms survive in nutrient-poor environments.
- The presence of volutin in the yeast cells indicated they were storing energy.
- The scientist observed volutin granules under the microscope in the bacterial sample.