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Diagram of a chloroplast showing the thylakoid structures.

(genetic biology)

Grammar: noun
plural: thylakoids
Definition: a membrane system within the chloroplasts of plant cells, containing the photosynthetic pigments, reaction centres, and electron transport chain
Example:
1. Three sets of molecules span thylakoid membranes to convert the energy of light photons into ATP that can be used to form glucose.

2. The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur on the thylakoid membranes, while the light-independent reactions take place in the stroma.