Chloroplasts Flashcard

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What is the main function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting solar energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process of turning solar energy into usable chemical energy.

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What substance is produced during photosynthesis?

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Glucose is produced during photosynthesis.

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What is the fluid-like structure found in chloroplasts?

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The fluid-like structure found in chloroplasts is called the stroma.

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What are thylakoids?

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Thylakoids are membrane-bound structures within chloroplasts where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

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What is the role of the inner membrane in chloroplasts?

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The inner membrane of chloroplasts helps to maintain the environment necessary for photosynthesis.

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What is the double membrane structure of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts have an outer and an inner membrane, which encloses the stroma and thylakoids.

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What is the significance of circular DNA in chloroplasts?

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Circular DNA in chloroplasts allows them to replicate independently of the cell's nuclear DNA.

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What are the small ribosomes in chloroplasts used for?

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Small ribosomes in chloroplasts are used for synthesizing proteins necessary for photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between chloroplasts and mitochondria?

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Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, while mitochondria are involved in cellular respiration.