Question

Describe the chloroplasts of Chlorophyceae class members.

Answer 1

Chloroplast:

1. Depending on the species, the chloroplast may have a discoid, plate-like, reticulate, cup-shaped, spiral, or ribbon form.
2. The chloroplasts of the majority of the members include one or more storage structures known as pyrenoids.
3. In addition to carbohydrates, pyrenoids include protein.
4. Oil droplets may be used by some green algae to store food.