Biology PYQ 92 of 399 · Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Respiration & Nutrition

Photosynthesis occurs in-

  1. ANucleus
  2. BMitochondria
  3. CChloroplast
  4. DPeroxisome

53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

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Correct answer: (c) Chloroplast

Explanation

Photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, which contain the green pigment chlorophyll.

The light reactions occur on the thylakoid membranes (grana), and the dark reactions in the stroma.

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