HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Plants have many specialized organs. In most plants, which organs are adapted to capture sunlight for photosynthesis
A
leaves
B
stems
C
roots
D
floweres
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plants have leaves as specialised organs that capture light energy by photosynthesis. However, photosynthesis is also found in other plant organs. Photosynthesis may be found in the petiole, stems, flowers, fruits, and seeds. All photosynthesis can contribute to the capture of carbon and growth of the plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Inside the plant cell are small organelles called chloroplasts, which store the energy of sunlight. Within the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast is a light-absorbing pigment called chlorophyll, which is responsible for giving the plant its green color.

Detailed explanation-3: -The parenchyma cells present in leaves contain chloroplasts, which are the sites of photosynthesis.

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