chlorophyllbodies
nounUK /ˈklɒrəfɪlˌbɒdiz/
US /ˈklɔːrəfɪlˌbɑːdiz/
Tiny green parts inside plant cells that catch sunlight to make food.
The chlorophyllbodies in the leaf's cells soak up sunshine all day.
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2. Green structures in algae that help them turn light into energy.
Under the microscope, the algae's chlorophyllbodies glowed bright green.
3. The colored parts of a plant cell that give leaves their green look.
In autumn, the chlorophyllbodies fade and other colors show through.
4. Tiny solar panels inside plants that power their growth.
Scientists compared chlorophyllbodies to tiny solar panels on a leaf.