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In blue-green algae, photosynthesis occurs in

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Chloroplasts
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Chromatophores
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Photosynthetic lamellae
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Chromoplasts
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Solution

The correct option is C Photosynthetic lamellae
In blue-green algae, photosynthesis occurs in photosynthetic lamellae. Blue-green algae have folds on their external membranes that function in photosynthesis called as photosynthetic lamellae in which it contains photosynthetic pigments. Chloroplasts, chromatophores, and chromoplasts are present in blue-green algae but do not involve in photosynthesis.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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