Term Name:	protein targeting to chloroplast
Synonyms:	protein-chloroplast targeting
Definition:	The process of directing proteins towards the chloroplast, usually using signals contained within the protein. Imported proteins are synthesized as cytosolic precursors containing N-terminal uptake-targeting sequences that direct each protein to its correct subcompartment and are subsequently cleaved.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0045036]    QuickGO    AmiGO