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What is the function of the thylakoids within the chloroplast?
What is the function of the thylakoids within the chloroplast?
What is the purpose of the stroma within the chloroplast?
What is the purpose of the stroma within the chloroplast?
What is unique about the DNA of chloroplasts?
What is unique about the DNA of chloroplasts?
What is the main function of chloroplasts within plant cells?
What is the main function of chloroplasts within plant cells?
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What is a characteristic of chloroplasts?
What is a characteristic of chloroplasts?
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Why do chloroplasts move within the cell?
Why do chloroplasts move within the cell?
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Study Notes
Chloroplasts
Structure:
- Double membrane structure:
- Outer membrane: permeable, allows certain substances to pass through
- Inner membrane: impermeable, folded into a series of flattened sacs called thylakoids
- Thylakoids:
- Contain pigment molecules (chlorophyll and others) that absorb light energy
- Site of light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis
- Stroma:
- Fluid-filled region inside the chloroplast where light-independent reactions occur
- Contains enzymes, ribosomes, and other organelles
Function:
- Site of photosynthesis:
- Convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose)
- Produce oxygen as a byproduct
- Responsible for producing ATP and NADPH through light-dependent reactions
- Involved in regulating plant growth and development
Characteristics:
- Found in plant cells and some algae
- Can be abundant in certain plant cells, such as those in leaves
- Can move within the cell in response to light stimuli (phototropism)
Chloroplast DNA:
- Chloroplasts have their own DNA, separate from the plant cell's nuclear DNA
- Chloroplast DNA is responsible for encoding some of the genes involved in photosynthesis
Chloroplast Structure
- Double membrane structure consisting of an outer membrane and an inner membrane
- Outer membrane is permeable, allowing certain substances to pass through
- Inner membrane is impermeable and folded into flattened sacs called thylakoids
Thylakoids
- Contain pigment molecules such as chlorophyll and others that absorb light energy
- Site of light-dependent reactions in photosynthesis
Stroma
- Fluid-filled region inside the chloroplast where light-independent reactions occur
- Contains enzymes, ribosomes, and other organelles
Function
- Site of photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy (glucose) and producing oxygen as a byproduct
- Responsible for producing ATP and NADPH through light-dependent reactions
- Involved in regulating plant growth and development
Characteristics
- Found in plant cells and some algae
- Can be abundant in certain plant cells, such as those in leaves
- Can move within the cell in response to light stimuli (phototropism)
Chloroplast DNA
- Chloroplasts have their own DNA, separate from the plant cell's nuclear DNA
- Chloroplast DNA is responsible for encoding some of the genes involved in photosynthesis
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Learn about the structure and function of chloroplasts, including their double membrane, thylakoids, and stroma. Understand how they facilitate photosynthesis.
