2.1.2 Eukaryotic Cell Organelles Flashcards

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What is the purpose of a chloroplast?

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To do the process of photosynthesis. This includes taking carbon dioxide and glucose, and from it creating oxygen and water.

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What is the protective layer of a chloroplast? What is it made of?

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A chloroplast envelope. It is made of an outer and an inner membrane.

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What is special about a thylakoid? What is found in it?

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Chlorophyll is found in the thylakoid. Chlorophyll is special as it absorbs light for photosynthesis and therefore is crucial in the chloroplasts purpose.

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What do you call a stack of thylakoids?

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A granum

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What are the small organelles attached to granum, and what are they responsible for?

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They are called stalked particles, and are responsible for ATP synthesis.

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Why is it important that chloroplasts have starch granules?

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They need glucose in order to do the function of photosynthesis.

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What is the plasm of chloroplasts called?

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Stroma

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