Definition

A type of plant tissue made up of parenchyma cells that have chloroplasts, which are responsible for photosynthesis.

Example

The chlorenchyma in the leaves helps the plant to absorb sunlight and produce energy.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of chlorenchyma?

I think I read about it in a biology class once.

It's interesting because it's the part of plants that helps with photosynthesis.

Yeah, plants need that to make their own food, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chlorenchyma → It is formed from "chloros" (from Greek, meaning green) and "enchyma" (from Greek "enchyma", meaning infusion or something poured in). The word refers to the green tissue in plants that is involved in photosynthesis, essentially meaning the green tissue infused with chlorophyll.

Memory Tip

Think of 'green' ('chloros') and 'infusion' ('enchyma') to remember that chlorenchyma refers to the green tissue in plants that helps them make food.

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