In a chloroplast, the flattened membranous sacs arranged in stacks are called? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a chloroplast, the flattened membranous sacs arranged in stacks are called?
A. Thylakoids
B. Matrix
C. Stroma
D. Grana
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In a chloroplast, the thylakoids are flattened membranous sacs that are arranged in stacks like coins, which are called grana (singular: granum). The stroma is the fluid-filled matrix surrounding the thylakoids. The thylakoid membranes contain the pigments necessary for the light reactions of photosynthesis.

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