Chloroplast Structure Worksheet
Explore the structure and function of chloroplasts, the organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells, for grade 7 science.
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Chloroplast Structure Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram provided for assistance.
1. Label the parts of the chloroplast in the diagram below.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
2. Which part of the chloroplast contains chlorophyll?
Stroma
Thylakoid
Outer membrane
Inner membrane
3. What is the primary function of the chloroplast?
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Waste removal
4. The stacks of thylakoids inside a chloroplast are called .
5. The fluid-filled space surrounding the grana within a chloroplast is known as the .
6. Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants their green color and is essential for absorbing .
7. Chloroplasts are only found in animal cells.
True
False
8. The inner membrane of the chloroplast is folded into thylakoids.
True
False
9. Briefly explain the role of chloroplasts in the process of photosynthesis.
10. Describe the main components of a granum and their significance.