In this article we will discuss about the ultrastructure and functions of chloroplasts in the cytoplasm. Ultrastructure of Chloroplast: Chloroplasts of higher plants have disc-shaped or oval structure, 10 µm in length and 2-4 µm in diameter. Algal species contain larger chloroplasts of different shapes, e.g., spiral, cup-shaped, circular bands. The number of chloroplasts per […]