__________ are known as photosynthetic units.

Peroxisomes

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Quantasomes

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Elementary particles.

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Solution

The correct option is B Quantasomes
Quantasomes are particles found in the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts in which photosynthesis takes place. Quantasomes are composed equally of lipids and proteins, which include various photosynthetic pigments and redox carriers. Hence, they are also called as photosynthetic units.

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