inside the chloroplast Flashcards

1
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what is the chloroplast?

A

The chloroplast is the organelle found in plants. the chloroplast is responsible for photosynthesis.

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why is the chloroplast green?

A

the chloroplast uses a pigment called chlorophyll (which is green) to absorb light. when chlorophyll absorbs light, it transfers that light and heats up electrons to start the light dependent reaction.

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3
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what is the actual thing which captures light?

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the Thylakoid. it is the disc shaped object and the site where photosynthesis happens. Has ETC and ATP synthesis.

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4
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what is multiple thylakoids called?

A

Granum/grana

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5
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what is the cytoplasm like substance inside the chloroplast?

A

The Stroma.

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