Chloroplast Meaning
/ˈklɔːɹəʊˌplæst/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn organelle, found in the cells of green plants and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place, characterized by a high concentration of chlorophyll and two membranes.
Sentence Examples
The mitochondria and chloroplast were originally prokaryotes.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ inside plant cells is where photosynthesis actually takes place.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ is an organelle within the cells of plants and also algae.
Word Origin & History
From chloro- + -plast.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ inside plant cells is where photosynthesis actually takes place.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A ____ is an organelle within the cells of plants and also algae.