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The green pigment chlorophyll, essential for photosynthesis, is located within which cell organelle?

  • A Nucleus
  • B Mitochondrion
  • C Golgi apparatus
  • D Chloroplast

Correct answer: D. Chloroplast

Explanation: Chlorophyll is contained within the chloroplasts of plant cells, specifically embedded in the membranes of thylakoids, where it captures light energy for photosynthesis.

Concept context

Light reactions, the Calvin cycle, C3/C4/CAM pathways, photorespiration, and factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis. One of the highest-yield NEET chapters.

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