CHLOROPLAST


Meaning of CHLOROPLAST in English

n.

Microscopic, ellipsoidal organelle in a green plant cell.

It is the site of photosynthesis . It is distinguished by its green colour, caused by the presence of chlorophyll . It contains disk-shaped structures called thylakoids that make possible the formation of ATP , an energy-rich storage compound.

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.