chloroplast

[US]/'klɔːrə(ʊ)plæst/
[UK]/'klɔrəplæst/
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Translation

n. organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place, containing chlorophyll.

Example Sentences

Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.

The chloroplast contains chlorophyll, which gives plants their green color.

Plants need sunlight to activate their chloroplasts.

The function of a chloroplast is to produce energy for the plant.

Chloroplasts are unique to plant cells and some algae.

Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

The structure of a chloroplast includes thylakoids and stroma.

Chloroplasts play a crucial role in the food chain by converting sunlight into energy.

Scientists study chloroplasts to better understand plant biology.

The number of chloroplasts in a cell can vary depending on the plant species.

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