chloroplast

/ˈklɔːrəplæst/

Definitions

1. noun

a organelle found in plant cells that plays a crucial role in photosynthesis by converting light energy into chemical energy.

“Chloroplasts are responsible for the green color of leaves during the growing season.”

Synonyms

  • cell component
  • organelle
  • plastid

Antonyms

  • cell structure without photosynthesis
  • non-photosynthetic cell component