Chloroplast

Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, converting sunlight into sugars. They are disc-like structures filled with chlorophyll, the green pigment. A typical plant cell contains 10 to 100 chloroplasts.

What are chloroplasts primarily known for in plant cells?

• Storing water

• Conducting photosynthesis

• Breaking down waste

• Producing proteins

Which pigment is abundant in chloroplasts and crucial for photosynthesis?

• Anthocyanin

• Carotene

• Chlorophyll

• Xanthophyll

What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plant cells?

• To protect the plant from pests

• To convert sunlight into sugars

• To absorb nutrients from the soil

• To store genetic information

What shape are chloroplasts typically described as?

• Triangular

• Disc-like

• Cuboidal

• Spherical

How many chloroplasts might a typical plant cell contain?

• 500 to 1000

• 200 to 300

• 10 to 100

• 1 to 5