thylakoid
/ˈθaɪləˌkɔɪd/
noun
- A flat, sac-like structure inside plant cells where photosynthesis happens.
- During photosynthesis, light energy is absorbed by the thylakoid membranes.
- Scientists study the thylakoid to understand how plants convert sunlight into energy.
- The thylakoid contains chlorophyll, which captures sunlight for the plant.