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Photosynthesis that converts light energy into chemical energy by the plants, involves the use of green pigments of leaves called chlorophyll. The only structure in a leaf that hosts chlorophyll is :<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Nucleus” option2=”Ribosome” option3=”Chloroplast” option4=”Chromosome” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nPhotosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, primarily takes place in specialized organelles called chloroplasts. Chloroplasts contain the green pigment chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy necessary for the photosynthetic reactions. While other cell structures are involved in the overall life of the leaf cell, chlorophyll is specifically located within the chloroplasts.
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\n– Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis in plant cells.
\n– Chlorophyll, the main light-absorbing pigment, is located on the thylakoid membranes within chloroplasts.
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\nThe nucleus contains the cell’s genetic material. Ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis. Chromosomes are structures within the nucleus that carry genetic information. None of these structures host chlorophyll or are the primary site of photosynthesis.
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Photosynthesis that converts light energy into chemical energy by the plants, involves the use of green pigments of leaves called chlorophyll. The only structure in a leaf that hosts chlorophyll is : [amp_mcq option1=”Nucleus” option2=”Ribosome” option3=”Chloroplast” option4=”Chromosome” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CDS-2 – 2024 Download PDFAttempt Online Photosynthesis, the process by … <\/p>\n

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