Chloroplast Structure Worksheet
Explore the structure and function of chloroplasts, the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells, with this engaging worksheet for Grade 6 science students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagram to help you with some of the questions.
Observe the diagram of a chloroplast below:

1. What is the primary function of a chloroplast?
To store water
To produce energy through photosynthesis
To protect the cell
To transport nutrients
2. What pigment found in chloroplasts gives plants their green color?
Hemoglobin
Melanin
Chlorophyll
Carotene
1. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into and oxygen.
2. The inner membrane of a chloroplast encloses a fluid-filled space called the .
3. Stacks of thylakoids are called .
1. Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.
True
False
2. The thylakoids are where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.
True
False
1. Briefly describe the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis.
2. Why are chloroplasts important for life on Earth?
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