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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


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