Chloroplasts

Plant cell inclusion bodies that contain the photosynthetic pigment CHLOROPHYLL, which is associated with the membrane of THYLAKOIDS. Chloroplasts occur in cells of leaves and young stems of plants. They are also found in some forms of PHYTOPLANKTON such as HAPTOPHYTA; DINOFLAGELLATES; DIATOMS; and CRYPTOPHYTA.

Year introduced: 1966(1964)

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.430.214.190.875.700.140

MeSH Unique ID: D002736

Entry Terms:

• Chloroplast
• Etioplasts
• Etioplast

See Also:

• Photosynthesis

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Intracellular Space
Cytoplasm
Cytoplasmic Structures
Organelles
Plastids
Chloroplasts
Thylakoids