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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Answer
Chloroplast
Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs, converting sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.
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Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which absorbs light energy and gives plants their green color.
Other options people guess
- Mitochondrion
- Nucleus
- Vacuole
Topics
- Biology
- Botany
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