Question 9
Explain why chloroplasts are found only in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts contain a green pigment called chlorophyll which is important for photosynthesis in green plants. Since photosynthesis is carried out only by plants hence chloroplasts are found only in green plants.

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Question 9 Explain why chloroplasts are found only in plant cells?

Chloroplasts contain a green pigment called chlorophyll which is important for photosynthesis in green plants. Since photosynthesis is carried out only by plants hence chloroplasts are found only in green plants.

Question 9
Explain why chloroplasts are found only in plant cells?