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Pyrenoids are located in the

A
Mitochondrion
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Nucleus
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Nucleolus
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D
Chloroplast
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Solution

The correct option is D Chloroplast
Introduction to Pyrenoids

The chloroplasts of algae have pyrenoids present as microcompartments. They are also found in some hornwort species.

The main function of the pyrenoids in algae is to fix carbon dioxide by the process of photosynthesis, which further leads to sugar formation.


Final answer: (c) Chloroplast


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