Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures is a characteristic feature of mitochondria?
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5. Cell Components
Mitochondria & Chloroplasts
Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
A
Chloroplasts convert light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.
B
Chloroplasts are responsible for cellular respiration.
C
Chloroplasts synthesize proteins for the cell.
D
Chloroplasts store genetic information.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the role of chloroplasts: Chloroplasts are organelles found in plant cells and some algae that are responsible for photosynthesis.
Identify the process of photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process by which chloroplasts convert light energy into chemical energy, specifically in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.
Differentiate from other cellular functions: Recognize that cellular respiration, protein synthesis, and genetic information storage are functions of other organelles, not chloroplasts.
Eliminate incorrect options: Chloroplasts do not perform cellular respiration (mitochondria do), do not synthesize proteins (ribosomes do), and do not store genetic information (nucleus does).
Conclude with the correct function: The primary function of chloroplasts is to convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.
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