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chloroplast

 

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Noun chloroplast has 1 sense
  1. chloroplast - plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis
    --1 is a kind of
    plastid

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Chloroplast

Definition:

A chloroplast is an organelle found in the cells of plants and algae that is responsible for photosynthesis, which is the process of converting sunlight into energy.

Sense 1:

Noun - Biology

An organelle present in green plants and algae that contains chlorophyll and is responsible for photosynthesis.

Example sentence: The chloroplasts in the leaf cells of the plant are essential for capturing sunlight and producing energy.

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Sense 2:

Noun - Botany

A plastid that occurs in the cells of green plants and contains chlorophyll, which gives plants their green color.

Example sentence: The chloroplasts of the plant cells play a critical role in photosynthesis and give leaves their characteristic green color.

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Sense 3:

Noun - Genetics

The DNA-containing structure found within the chloroplast of plants and algae.

Example sentence: The analysis of chloroplast DNA helps scientists understand the evolutionary history of plant species.

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Sense 4:

Noun - Local

A popular vegetarian restaurant with a focus on plant-based dishes using chloroplast-rich ingredients.

Example sentence: The new chloroplast restaurant in town offers a variety of delicious and healthy meals for plant-based eaters.

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