Which of the following organelles in plants contain chlorophyll?

Plastids

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Golgi bodies

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Solution

The correct option is A
Plastids

Plants appear green due to the presence of a pigment called chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is found in chloroplasts, which are plastids and are responsible for photosynthesis. Xanthophyll is a yellow coloured pigment. Carotene pigment imparts yellow, orange or red colour. Anthocyanin is a red to purple coloured pigment.

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