Which is NOT a characteristic of chloroplasts?

A chloroplast is surrounded by a double membrane.

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Chlorophyll absorbs solar energy that is used to form chemical bonds.

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A membrane inside a chloroplast is called a thylakoid.

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Chlorophylls are found in the fluid stroma of the chloroplast.

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Solution

The correct option is D Chlorophylls are found in the fluid stroma of the chloroplast.
Thechloroplastcontainschlorophyllwithin its thylakoids but not in fluid stroma, which absorbs light energy and gives chloroplastsits green color. Stacks of thylakoids are known asgrana,

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Which of the following is true about Chloroplasts?

(i) Chloroplasts are minute oval bodies bounded by a double membrane.

(ii) Their interior contains closely packed flattened sacs called thylakoids.

(iii) There are over 60 chloroplasts in a cell.

(iv) The pigment chlorophyll is contained in the empty spaces of thylakoids.

The pigment called Chlorophyll present in Chloroplasts helps in photosynthesis by absorbing sunlight and transforming it into chemical energy.

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