Asked by princess marian escalera on Jun 10, 2024
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At the cellular level, photosynthesis occurs within
A) the chloroplast.
B) the cristae of the mitochondria.
C) both chloroplasts and mitochondria.
D) all plant cell organelles.
E) the nucleus of plants but not of animals.
Chloroplast
Membrane-bound organelle in algae and plants with chlorophyll-containing membranous thylakoids; where photosynthesis takes place.
- Discern the physical entities involved in photosynthesis, like stomata, chloroplasts, thylakoids, and comprehend their roles.
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Neima HernandezJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Photosynthesis occurs within the chloroplasts of plant cells. Chloroplasts contain the necessary pigments and enzymes to carry out the light-dependent reactions and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis. The cristae of the mitochondria are involved in cellular respiration, the process that converts glucose into ATP for cellular energy. While both chloroplasts and mitochondria are found in plant cells, only chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the physical entities involved in photosynthesis, like stomata, chloroplasts, thylakoids, and comprehend their roles.