Term Name: | chloroplast relocation |
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Synonyms: | chloroplast movement |
Definition: | The process in which chloroplasts in photosynthetic cells migrate toward illuminated sites to optimize photosynthesis and move away from excessively illuminated areas to protect the photosynthetic machinery. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009902] QuickGO AmiGO |