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Plastid protein-rich fluid — name

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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


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