Chloroplast Structure Worksheet
A Grade 11 Science worksheet focusing on the structure and function of chloroplasts, including diagrams and various question types.
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Chloroplast Structure Worksheet
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Carefully read each question and provide your answer in the space provided. Refer to the diagram of the chloroplast when necessary.
Observe the diagram of a chloroplast below. Label the indicated parts.
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1. Which of the following is the primary site of photosynthesis within the chloroplast?
Stroma
Outer membrane
Thylakoid membrane
Intermembrane space
2. What is the function of the grana within a chloroplast?
To regulate the passage of substances
To store starch
To increase surface area for light-dependent reactions
To synthesize ATP in the Calvin cycle
3. The fluid-filled space surrounding the grana inside a chloroplast is called the .
4. A stack of thylakoids is known as a .
5. The chloroplast contains its own and .
6. The inner membrane of the chloroplast is highly folded into cristae.
True
False
7. The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis occur in the thylakoid space.
True
False
8. Describe the role of chlorophyll within the thylakoid membranes.
9. Explain how the structure of the grana is adapted to its function in photosynthesis.