Multiple Choice
In which cell organelle does photosynthesis primarily occur in plant and algal cells?
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12. Photosynthesis
Chloroplast
Multiple Choice
Which organelle is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in plant and algal cells?
A
Golgi apparatus
B
Lysosome
C
Mitochondrion
D
Chloroplast
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the function of each organelle listed: The Golgi apparatus is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins; lysosomes are responsible for digestion and waste removal; mitochondria generate ATP through cellular respiration.
Recall that photosynthesis is the process by which light energy is converted into chemical energy stored in glucose, a process unique to plant and algal cells.
Identify the organelle that contains chlorophyll, the pigment necessary for capturing light energy during photosynthesis.
Recognize that the chloroplast is the organelle containing chlorophyll and is the site where photosynthesis occurs.
Conclude that among the options given, the chloroplast is primarily responsible for photosynthesis in plant and algal cells.
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