Multiple choice

Which of the following organism's all species contain Pyrenoids in their chloroplasts?

  1. Fungus

  2. Algae

  3. Euglena

  4. Land plants
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Pyrenoids are present in the chloroplasts of all species of algae. Their main function is to act as centres of carbon dioxide (CO2) fixation, by generating and maintaining a CO2 rich environment around the photosynthetic enzyme Rubisco.

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