15 Questions
What is the main function of a chloroplast?
Producing ATP
Which statement about chlorophyll is correct?
It is present in the grana of chloroplasts.
What differentiates chromoplasts from chloroplasts?
Presence of chlorophyll
In which part of plant leaves are chloroplasts typically found?
Mesophyll
What is the main structural difference between proplastids and mature plastids?
Shape and size
Why do chloroplasts give leaves their green color?
Presence of the pigment chlorophyll
What is the primary role of thylakoids in chloroplasts?
Energy production
What is the main function of a chloroplast?
Converting sunlight into energy
Where does photosynthesis begin in a chloroplast?
In the thylakoids
Which part of the chloroplast contains lumen and chlorophyll?
Thylakoids
What is the role of stroma lamellae in a chloroplast?
Connect grana to each other for light capture
What is the main purpose of chlorophyll in a chloroplast?
Convert light energy into chemical energy
Where does the light-dependent part of photosynthesis occur in a chloroplast?
In the thylakoid membrane
What is unique about algal chloroplasts compared to plant chloroplasts?
Algal chloroplasts have a greater variety of shapes
What happens in the stroma of a chloroplast during photosynthesis?
Production of NADPH and ATP
Learn about the chloroplast, an organelle in plant cells responsible for energy production through the creation of ATP. Explore its role as a plastid involved in food creation and storage. Understand the importance of chloroplasts in cellular energy processes.
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