Structure and function of a chloroplast
Intermembrane space
the fluid filled space between the inner and outer mitochondrial membranes.
Stroma
The fluid of the chloroplast surrounding the thylakoid membrane; involved in the synthesis of organic molecules from carbon dioxide and water.
Lamella
act as a type of wall at which chloroplasts can be fixed within, achieving the most light possible.
Lumen
compartment where molecular oxygen is produced from water during photosynthetic light-dependent reactions.
Outer Membrane
forms a boundary between mitochondrion and cytoplasm; helps define the inner membrane space.
Inner Membrane
regulates passage of materials in and out of the chloroplast.
Thylakoid (4 in the picture)
a flattened membrane sac inside the chloroplast, used to convert light energy into chemical energy.
Granum (plural = Grana)
A stack of thylakoids in a chloroplast
