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Which plant cell organelle uses light energy to produce sugar during photosynthesis?
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9. Photosynthesis
Introduction to Photosynthesis
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Which of the following organelles convert solar energy into glucose and oxygen?
A
Nucleus
B
Chloroplasts
C
Mitochondria
D
Ribosomes
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Identify the function of each organelle listed in the problem. The nucleus is responsible for storing genetic information and controlling cellular activities. Mitochondria are involved in energy production through cellular respiration. Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.
Understand the process of photosynthesis, which is the conversion of solar energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose and oxygen. This process occurs in chloroplasts.
Recognize that chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, a pigment that captures light energy from the sun, which is essential for photosynthesis.
Recall the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis: , which shows the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using solar energy.
Conclude that chloroplasts are the organelles responsible for converting solar energy into glucose and oxygen, as they facilitate the process of photosynthesis.
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