Meaning & use
chloroplast
A structure inside plant and algae cells that contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis.
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Chloroplasts capture sunlight and convert it into chemical energy for the plant.
Under the microscope, the chloroplasts appeared as small green structures within each cell.
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Chloroplasts give plant leaves their green color because they contain the pigment chlorophyll.
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