Which of the given structures of cyanobacteria has functional resemblance with the chloroplast?
A
Lamellasome
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B
Plasma membrane
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C
Ribosome
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D
Chromatophore
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Solution
The correct option is D Chromatophore Chromatophores are colored membrane-bound vesicle used to perform photosynthesis because it contains bacteriochlorophyll pigments and carotenoids. Similarly, chloroplast also performs photosynthesis and contains chlorophyll.