Overview
Chloroplasts are vital organelles in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis, a process that converts light energy into chemical energy. This process not only produces glucose, which serves as food for plants, but also releases oxygen, essential for most living organisms. Understanding chloroplas...
Key Terms
Example: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which gives plants their green color.
Example: Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts.
Example: Chlorophyll absorbs blue and red light.
Example: ATP is produced during the light-dependent reactions.
Example: NADPH is used in the Calvin Cycle.
Example: Thylakoids are stacked in structures called grana.
Related Topics
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The process by which cells convert glucose into energy, complementing photosynthesis.
intermediatePlant Biology
Study of plant structure, function, and processes, including photosynthesis.
intermediateEcology
The study of interactions between organisms and their environment, including the role of photosynthesis.
intermediateKey Concepts
Chloroplast structurePhotosynthesis processLight-dependent reactionsLight-independent reactions