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The chloroplast appears green due to the pigment called chlorophyll.
The function of chlorophyll is to absorb the light for photosynthesis to take place.
Structure of a Chloroplast:
The membrane of the chloroplast is very thin to allow for easy absorption of light.
The thylakoids are flat and elongated to allow for an increased surface area for more absorption of light.
The stroma is a clear fluid that doesn’t block the light.
Location of a Chloroplast
The chloroplasts are found around the outside of the cell to maximise light absorption for an increase in photosynthesis.
The function of chlorophyll is to absorb the light for photosynthesis to take place.
Structure of a Chloroplast:
The membrane of the chloroplast is very thin to allow for easy absorption of light.
The thylakoids are flat and elongated to allow for an increased surface area for more absorption of light.
The stroma is a clear fluid that doesn’t block the light.
Location of a Chloroplast
The chloroplasts are found around the outside of the cell to maximise light absorption for an increase in photosynthesis.