Vocabulary Entry

chloroplast

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noun

A chloroplast is an organelle found in plant cells and some algae that conducts photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Example Sentences

"Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, the green pigment crucial for absorbing light."

"In the cytoplasm of plant cells, chloroplasts play a key role in the production of glucose."

"Research on chloroplasts has improved our understanding of how plants use sunlight."