Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a part of photosynthesis?
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12. Photosynthesis
Overview of Photosynthesis
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic organisms, photosynthesis primarily occurs in which type of cell?
A
Plant cells containing chloroplasts
B
Fungal cells containing lysosomes
C
Animal muscle cells containing mitochondria
D
Red blood cells containing hemoglobin
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Understand the process of photosynthesis: it is the process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy, producing glucose and oxygen from carbon dioxide and water.
Recall that photosynthesis occurs in eukaryotic cells that contain chloroplasts, which are specialized organelles responsible for capturing light energy.
Identify which cell types contain chloroplasts: primarily plant cells and some algae have chloroplasts, enabling them to perform photosynthesis.
Eliminate other options: fungal cells contain lysosomes but do not perform photosynthesis; animal muscle cells contain mitochondria for energy production but not photosynthesis; red blood cells contain hemoglobin for oxygen transport and lack organelles like chloroplasts.
Conclude that photosynthesis primarily occurs in plant cells containing chloroplasts.
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