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  • Thylakoids: Understanding Chloroplast Membrane Structures
    The flattened membranes inside chloroplasts are called thylakoids.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Chloroplasts: These are the organelles in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis.

    * Thylakoids: These are the flattened, sac-like structures within chloroplasts. They are stacked on top of each other to form structures called grana (singular: granum).

    * Grana: These stacks of thylakoids are connected by stroma lamellae, which are interconnecting membranes.

    The thylakoid membrane is where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place. This is where chlorophyll and other pigments capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy.

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