Question

Name the cell organelle in which photosynthesis occurs. Discuss its structure?

Answer 1

Photosynthesis:

1. Photosynthesis is how a plant prepares its food using sunlight, water and carbon dioxide.
2. The end products of photosynthesis are oxygen and glucose.

Cell organelle:

1. The subcellular structures that play a key role in the cell are called cell organelles.

Cell organelle in photosynthesis:

1. The chloroplast in leaves is the site of photosynthesis.
2. Chloroplast is enclosed by a double membrane structure containing thylakoids. The thylakoids are flattened disc-like structures.
3. The thylakoids are organized in grana. The walls of thylakoids have the pigment chlorophyll.
4. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight to carry out photosynthesis.