Multiple Choice
Where in a plant cell does photosynthesis primarily occur?
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12. Photosynthesis
Chloroplast
Multiple Choice
Which type of cells typically contain chloroplasts?
A
Fungal cells
B
Most bacterial cells
C
Plant cells (and many algal cells)
D
Animal cells
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Understand the function of chloroplasts: Chloroplasts are organelles responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of glucose.
Recall which organisms perform photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is primarily carried out by plants and certain algae, which require chloroplasts to capture light energy.
Analyze the options: Fungal cells do not perform photosynthesis and therefore lack chloroplasts; most bacterial cells do not have chloroplasts but some bacteria perform photosynthesis using different structures; animal cells do not perform photosynthesis and lack chloroplasts.
Identify the correct cell type: Plant cells and many algal cells contain chloroplasts because they need to perform photosynthesis to produce their own food.
Conclude that the presence of chloroplasts is a defining feature of plant cells and many algal cells, distinguishing them from fungal, bacterial, and animal cells.
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