Characterization of acyl carrier protein and LytB in Babesia bovis apicoplast

► This study illustrates a four membrane babesid apicoplast. ► Babesia bovis apicoplast resides adjacent to the nucleus. ► Acyl carrier protein and LytB are transcribed and translated in Babesia bovis. ► Isoprenoid biosynthesis likely exists in Babesia bovis. ► Type II fatty acid biosynthesis may not be present in Babesia bovis.