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Chloroplast

Chloroplast

A plant and algal organelle that houses photosynthetic membranes and carbon-assimilation machinery.

Overview

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A is a cell compartment where many photosynthetic reactions happen. It contains internal membranes and a fluid-filled space.

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TopicPhotosynthesis & Carbon Cycle

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ProcessPhotosynthesisoccurs in
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Photosynthesis · ProcessOCCURS IN →Chloroplast · Cell component

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Chloroplast.

textbookOverview of PhotosynthesisOpenStax Biology 2e
Research Claims

Chloroplast architecture, genome, protein import, and metabolic exchange reflect endosymbiotic history. Photosynthetic organization differs among plants, algae, and prokaryotes.