Question

Do algae contain chloroplast?

Answer 1

Chloroplast:

1. A chloroplast is an organelle that acts as the site of photosynthesis.
2. It comprises photosynthetic pigments such as chlorophyll.

Chloroplast and algae:

1. Green algae are known to have chloroplast.
2. Chloroplast helps algae in the process of photosynthesis
3. Colorless algae are known to get food and energy by oxidizing organic molecules.
4. The chloroplast of algae evolved $1.5$ billion of years ago along with plant chloroplast.