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chloroplast (sh)




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.