Question

Photosynthesis takes place in cells found in the leaves of plants. In which plant cell organelle does photosynthesis take place?

• A. Stomata
• B. Mitochondria
• C. Chloroplasts
• D. Ribosomes
• E. Nucleus

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Chloroplasts

• The chloroplast contains chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments which are responsible for trapping light energy essential for photosynthesis.
  
• The chloroplast traps the radiant energy of sunlight and transforms it into the chemical energy of glucose formed from water and carbon dioxide.
  
• The process is called photosynthesis.
  Thus, option C is the correct answer.