granum

/ˈɡræ.nəm/ /ˈɡreɪ.nəm/

Meanings

noun

A stack-like structure in plant chloroplasts that contain chlorophyll; the site of photosynthesis.

Examples :

"In biology class, we learned that each granum inside the chloroplast is essential for capturing sunlight and starting the process of photosynthesis in plants. "

Related Words

learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

photosynthesis noun

/ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

Any process by which plants and other photoautotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy,

"Plants use photosynthesis to make their own food from sunlight, water, and air. "

chloroplast noun

/ˈklɔːrəʊˌplæst/

An organelle found in the cells of green plants, and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place.

"The chloroplast in a plant cell is like a tiny food factory, using sunlight to make sugar for the plant to eat. "

chlorophyll noun

/ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/

Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

"The green color of leaves comes from chlorophyll, which helps plants make their own food using sunlight. "

capturing verb

/ˈkæpt͡ʃərɪŋ/ /ˈkæpt͡ʃɚɪŋ/

To take control of; to seize by force or stratagem.

"to capture an enemy, a vessel, or a criminal"

essential noun

/ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/

A necessary ingredient.

"Salt is an essential for cooking a good soup. "

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

starting verb

/ˈstɑːtɪŋ/ /ˈstɑɹtɪŋ/

To begin, commence, initiate.

"Starting tomorrow, I will wake up an hour earlier to exercise. "

biology noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ /baɪˈɑlədʒi/

The study of all life or living matter.

"My son is taking biology classes at school, learning about different types of plants and animals. "

contain verb

/kənˈteɪn/

To hold inside.

"The box contains several important documents. "

sunlight noun

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.

"Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D."

chloroplasts noun

/ˈklɔːrəʊˌplæsts/

An organelle found in the cells of green plants, and in photosynthetic algae, where photosynthesis takes place.

"During science class, we learned that chloroplasts in plant cells use sunlight to make food. "