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Plastids — stacks of lamellae
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In plastids, stacks of lamellae are called what?
Correct Answer
grana
Explanation
In plastids (particularly chloroplasts), stacks of lamellae (disc-like membrane sacs) are called grana (singular: granum). Each stack consists of multiple thylakoid discs. The grana are embedded in the stroma (the protein-rich matrix) and are the sites of the light reactions of photosynthesis.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide
