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Overview of Photosynthesis
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Main Structures and Summary of Photosynthesis

Structure of the Chloroplast

Structure of the Chloroplast

Photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, which have an outer membrane and an inner membrane. Stacks of thylakoids called grana form a third membrane layer.

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