DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

MORPHOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
IN the chloroplast, a stack of thylakoids are called
A
stroma
B
granum
C
chloroplasts
D
dna
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Stroma is the space inside the inner membrane of the chloroplast. Thylakoids are placed one above the other to form a stack-like structure called a granum. Thylakoid membrane contains the green pigment chlorophyll, which absorbs sunlight during the process of photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Each granum is made up of a stack of closed compartment called thylakoids.

Detailed explanation-3: -A granum is referred to as a stack of 20-100 thylakoid units. Found in more complex plants. Grana are connected to each other by stromal lamellae. Thylakoid membranes of granum contain photosynthetic pigments and enzymes. A granum is the site for the light reaction of the photosynthesis.

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