chloroplastcollections
nounUK /ˈklɔːrəplæst kəˈlɛkʃənz/
US /ˈklɔːrəplæst kəˈlɛkʃənz/
Groups of tiny green parts inside plant cells that help the plant make food from sunlight.
The scientist studied chloroplastcollections in the leaves to understand how the plant grows.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A stored set of chloroplast samples gathered for research.
The lab's chloroplastcollections were catalogued for future experiments.
3. A digital database of chloroplast images or data.
Students accessed the chloroplastcollections online to compare cell structures.
4. A group of chloroplasts clustered together within a single cell.
Microscopy revealed dense chloroplastcollections near the cell wall.