Q2 Bio - Chloroplast Onwards Flashcards
1
Q
A type of plastid – a round, oval, or disk-shaped body that is involved in the synthesis and storage of foodstuffs
A
Chloroplasts
2
Q
Where are chloroplasts most concentrated?
A
Parenchyma cells of the leaf mesophyll
3
Q
Chloroplast size
A
1-2 micrometers thick, 5-7 micrometers in diameter (1 micrometer = 0.001 mm)
