chloroplasts

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/ˈklɔːɹəʊˌplæsts/

A form of chloroplast — An organelle, found in the cells of green plants and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place, characterized by a high concentration of chlorophyll and two membranes.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of chloroplast
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