thylakoid
(thy-la-koid)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a membrane-bound compartment inside chloroplasts. it is where photosynthesis occurs in plants.
Example Sentence
The purpose of a thylakoid in a leaf is that it converts sunlight and store it as the leaf's energy.
More Example Sentences
The thylakoid helps plants make food.
Synonyms
chloroplast structure; membrane sac; photosynthesis site
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