What is a chloroplast's function in a cell?

Chloroplasts work in conjunction with mitochondria, which is the other organelle required for photosynthesis. While chloroplasts create energy, mitochondria aid in plant respiration. Chloroplasts and mitochondria are both unique from other cell structures because they contain their own DNA and can function independently of their parent cell. read more

A chloroplast is a type of plant cell organelle known as a plastid. Plastids assist in storing and harvesting needed substances for energy production. A chloroplast contains a green pigment called chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. read more

Video: Chloroplast: Definition, Structure, Function & Examples A chloroplast is a basic organelle that in a sense is one of the most important organelles to us, and we don't even have them! In this lesson, we will be looking where chloroplasts are found and what their role and function is in cells. read more