Here's why:
* Photosynthesis: Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis, the process where plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
* Chlorophyll: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, a green pigment that absorbs sunlight.
* Sugar Production: The energy captured from sunlight is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a sugar) and oxygen. This process is known as the Calvin cycle.
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