Plastids containing ______ pigment chlorophyll are called chloroplasts.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. green.
Chloroplasts are plastids that contain the green pigment chlorophyll.
- Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plant cells and in the chlorophyll-containing membranes of certain photosynthetic bacteria.
- It plays a crucial role in photosynthesis, the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy to produce organic compounds.