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Plastid protein-rich fluid — name
publish date: 2026/06/16 20:56:47.455987 UTC
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The proteinaceous matrix inside plastids is known as what?
Correct Answer
stroma
Explanation
The stroma is the protein-rich fluid matrix that fills the interior of plastids such as chloroplasts. It surrounds the grana and lamellae and is the site of the Calvin cycle (carbon fixation) reactions of photosynthesis, where carbon dioxide is converted into sugars using energy from ATP and NADPH.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide
