AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Photosynthesis takes place in leaves due to ____
A
chloroplasts present in parenchyma cells
B
chloroplasts present in complex cells
C
chloroplasts present in collenchyma cells
D
chloroplasts present in epidermal cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parenchyma cells in leaves which contain chloroplasts are termed as chlorenchyma cells. They help the leaves to produce food by photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thin walls of the parenchyma cells also allow the easy passage of sugars created in the leaves. In fact, most photosynthesis takes place within specialized parenchyma cells found within leaves. These parenchyma cells, called chlorenchyma cells, contain chloroplasts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chlorophyll absorbs the solar energy required to conduct photosynthesis. Chloroplast is concentrated mostly in the parenchyma cells of the leaves. Thus, photosynthesis takes place in the plant cells that have chloroplasts with chlorophyll pigment.

Detailed explanation-4: -The unifying characteristic of all parenchyma cells is that they are living at maturity and capable of cell division, giving them important roles in regeneration and wound healing. Other key functions of these cells include photosynthesis, storage, secretion and transport.

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