What is the function of chloroplasts?

Chloroplasts carry out a number of other functions, including fatty acid synthesis, much amino acid synthesis, and the immune response in plants. The number of chloroplasts per cell varies from one, in unicellular algae, up to 100 in plants like Arabidopsis and wheat. 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

Chloroplasts are structured in an ellipsoid shape. They contain a double membrane, which has two layers that serve different functions. The outer layer of the membrane helps protect the chloroplast from harm and it is more permeable than the inner layer. read more