CHLOROPLAST
\klˈɔːɹə͡ʊplˌast], \klˈɔːɹəʊplˌast], \k_l_ˈɔː_ɹ_əʊ_p_l_ˌa_s_t]\
Definitions of CHLOROPLAST
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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 higher plants.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A chlorophyll-carrying plastid.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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