👉 A monticellite is a type of protein in plant cells. It's a complex, highly branched polymer that forms when a single gene is altered by mutations or deletions. This process can lead to a variety of traits such as increased resistance to diseases and improved growth rates. The term "monticellite" comes from the Latin word "monticum," which means "peak," referring to the peaks in the structure of a protein, where the chain of amino acids is usually more bran