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General Knowledge · Q1056

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 1056

Q1056

Photosynthesis occurs in

A.
Nucleus
B.
Mitochondria
C.
Chloroplast
Answer
D.
Peroxisome

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In plants, photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, which contain the chlorophyll. Chloroplasts are surrounded by a double membrane and contain a third inner membrane, called the thylakoid membrane, that forms long folds within the organelle.