chlorophyllgranules
nounUK /ˈklɒrəfɪl ˈɡrænjuːlz/
US /ˈklɔːrəfɪl ˈɡrænjuːlz/
Tiny green dots inside plant cells that catch sunlight to make food for the plant.
Under the microscope, the leaf cells were full of green chlorophyllgranules.
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2. Small structures in algae that hold the green coloring used for making food.
The algae's chlorophyllgranules gave the pond water a bright green tint.
3. Microscopic green particles that absorb light energy in plant cells.
Scientists studied how chlorophyllgranules move toward light.
4. The green color-containing bodies found inside the cells of green plants.
Each cell contained many chlorophyllgranules packed near the surface.