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Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?

GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis takes place in plant cells. These green-colored structures contain chlorophyll, the pigment that captures light energy from the sun. During photosynthesis, chloroplasts convert light energy, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose (food) and oxygen. This process is fundamental to life on Earth, as it provides energy for plants and produces the oxygen we breathe.

General · Class 12