Green pigments capable of capturing the energy of sunlight are located within the
A
Endoplasmic reticulum.
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B
Chloroplasts.
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C
Cell wall.
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D
Ribosomes.
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Solution
The correct option is B Chloroplasts. Chloroplast is an organelle in plants that contain chlorophyll giving it its characteristic green color. It is responsible for enabling photosynthesis by capturing the energy from sunlight and converting it into chemical energy in the form of glucose and releasing oxygen. Thus the correct answer is option B.