Cell Organelle: Chloroplast



Chloroplast



Chloroplasts are cell organelles that are only in plants. They are the site of photosynthesis in a plant. The chlorophyll absorb sunlight and then produce sugar. Chloroplasts are about 4 to 6 micrometers in diameter. They are shaped like a satellite dish. The chloroplasts shape and their alignment to the light, helps the chloroplasts to absorb light more in depth. The enzymes involved in carbon dioxide to simple sugars help convert carbon dioxide and water to sugars and oxygen.

Reflection

This was a easy topic for me. I Understand the function of the chloroplast well. Also, how it helps a lot of other things. For example, chloroplasts help create oxygen for humans to breathe. Chloroplasts are a big part of human life and I am glad to have learned how they play such a huge role in my life.















"Photosynthesis, Chloroplast | Learn Science At Scitable". Nature.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 12 May 2017.

"Scanlinmagnet - Weekly Plan". Scanlinmagnet.wikispaces.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 12 May 2017.

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  1. AnonymousMay 17, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    This was quite good. I liked the pictures that you used, also your reflection showed me that you know what you're talking about. You could improve on this by going into more detail.

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