A cell from the leaf of a cactus is green, which indicates the cells in it contain chlorophyll, a chemical that can turn light energy into food. This chemical is stored in an organelle that is VERY plentiful in the leaf cell. What are these organelles?

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Mitochondria
B	Chlorophyll
C	Ribosomes
D	Chloroplasts

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Solution 9: Chloroplasts are found in plant cells only because chloroplasts contain chlorophyll which is essential for photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chlorophyll is a pigment that gives plants their green color, and it helps plants create their own food through photosynthesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chlorophyll role is to absorb light from sunlight in plants. The energy absorbed from light is utilized to convert carbon dioxide and water molecules into glucose, through photosynthesis. Chlorophyll being a primary pigment (photoreceptor) reflects green light, absorbing red and blue light in the chloroplast.

Detailed explanation-4: -As shown in detail in the absorption spectra, chlorophyll absorbs light in the red (long wavelength) and the blue (short wavelength) regions of the visible light spectrum. Green light is not absorbed but reflected, making the plant appear green.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chlorophyll is a green-coloured pigment present in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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