Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant and algal cells?
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12. Photosynthesis
Chloroplast
Multiple Choice
In a typical plant cell, where does photosynthesis primarily occur?
A
Chloroplasts
B
Nucleus
C
Ribosomes
D
Mitochondria
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.
Recall that photosynthesis primarily takes place in specific organelles within plant cells that contain pigments like chlorophyll.
Identify the organelle responsible for photosynthesis by considering which one contains chlorophyll and has the structures (thylakoids) where light-dependent reactions occur.
Recognize that the chloroplast is the organelle where photosynthesis occurs, as it houses the necessary components for capturing light energy and synthesizing glucose.
Eliminate other options such as the nucleus (which controls cell activities), ribosomes (which synthesize proteins), and mitochondria (which generate ATP through cellular respiration) since they are not involved in photosynthesis.
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