BRAINCAKEChloroplasts
Chloroplasts are found in the leaves and stem of roots and are the site of photosynthesis.
They consist of a double membrane enclosing stacks of flattened sacs called thylakoids, linked together by membranes called lamellae. Each stack is called a granum.
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Key terms in this lesson
- ATP
- Adenosine triphosphate, a nucleotide that acts as the immediate energy source in cells, releasing energy when hydrolysed to ADP and phosphate.
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