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What are quantasomes? Why are these called photosynthetic units?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Quantasomes**: - Quantasomes are rounded structures found on the inner surface of thylakoids, which are membranous sacs located within chloroplasts. 2. **Structure of Chloroplast**: - Chloroplasts are double-membrane organelles consisting of an outer membrane and an inner membrane. The space enclosed by the inner membrane is called the stroma. ...
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