Which of the Following Cell Organelles Contain Photosynthetic Pigments

Question

Which of the following cell organelles contain photosynthetic pigments?
A) mitochondria
B) chloroplasts
C) nuclei
D) lysosomes

Accepted Answer

Chloroplasts are the cell organelles that contain photosynthetic pigments, such as chlorophyll, which are responsible for photosynthesis, a process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into energy in the form of glucose. Mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration, a process by which cells use glucose and oxygen to produce energy. Nuclei are responsible for storing genetic information and lysosomes are responsible for breaking down waste materials within the cell.