Question

Which cell organelle is the site for photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Photosynthesis:

1. Photosynthesis is a process by which plants utilize sunlight, carbon dioxide and water in the environment to release oxygen and energy required for cellular activity in the presence of chlorophyll.
2. Photosynthesis happens in two stages: light reaction and dark reaction.
3. In all plants, photosynthesis takes place inside the chloroplast.

Chloroplast:

1. Chloroplast is a cell organelle present only in plants and certain algae.
2. It is the site of photosynthesis in plants.
3. Chloroplast is present in the leaves of plants.
4. They have a photosynthetic pigment called chlorophyll.
5. Chlorophyll captures light energy from sunlight and converts it into ATP and NADH along with oxygen.