Multiple Choice
Which primary function is performed by the chloroplast in plant and algal cells?
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12. Photosynthesis
Chloroplast
Multiple Choice
In most plant cells, are chloroplasts present?
A
Yes; most plant cells contain chloroplasts, especially in photosynthetic tissues.
B
No; chloroplasts are found only in animal cells.
C
No; chloroplasts are present only in root cells and never in leaves.
D
Yes; chloroplasts are located in the nucleus of most plant cells.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the role of chloroplasts: Chloroplasts are organelles responsible for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
Recall that chloroplasts are typically found in plant cells that perform photosynthesis, mainly in the green parts of the plant such as leaves and sometimes stems.
Recognize that chloroplasts are not found in animal cells, as animals do not perform photosynthesis.
Note that chloroplasts are not located in the nucleus; they are separate organelles within the cytoplasm of plant cells.
Conclude that most plant cells, especially those in photosynthetic tissues, contain chloroplasts, making the correct answer 'Yes; most plant cells contain chloroplasts, especially in photosynthetic tissues.'
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