SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 39

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q39

On which of the following component of chloroplast is chlorophyll arranged?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Thylakoids.

  • The component of chloroplast is chlorophyll arranged in Thylakoids.
  • The green coloured pigments is referred to as chlorophyll are present in the thylakoid membranes.
  • Thylakoids are membrane-bound compartments inside chloroplasts and cyanobacteria. It is the sight for the process of light-dependent reactions of the photosynthesis process. The thylakoids are arranged in stacks known as grana and each granum contains around 10-20 thylakoids.

Other Option:

  • Stroma: It is a colourless, alkaline, aqueous, protein-rich fluid found within the inner membrane of the chloroplast, surrounded by the grana.
  • Cell Membrane: It is also referred to as plasma membrane, is present in all cells and separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment