In plant cells, photosynthesis primarily occurs in which organelle?

• A. Golgi apparatus
• B. Lysosome
• C. Chloroplast
• D. Mitochondrion

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the organelle responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells by recalling the function of each listed organelle.
2. Recall that the Golgi apparatus is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids, not photosynthesis.
3. Understand that lysosomes contain enzymes for digestion and waste processing, and are not involved in photosynthesis.
4. Recognize that mitochondria are the site of cellular respiration, producing energy by breaking down glucose, but do not perform photosynthesis.
5. Conclude that chloroplasts are the organelles containing chlorophyll, where photosynthesis takes place, converting light energy into chemical energy.