Chloroplast Structure Worksheet
A Grade 9 Science worksheet focusing on the structure and function of chloroplasts.
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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 of the chloroplast when necessary.
Figure 1: Cross-section of a Chloroplast
1. Which of the following is the primary function of the chloroplast?
Cellular respiration
Protein synthesis
Photosynthesis
Waste removal
2. The stacks of thylakoids within a chloroplast are called:
Stroma
Grana
Lamella
Lumen
3. The fluid-filled space surrounding the grana inside a chloroplast is called the .
4. Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for capturing light energy, is located in the membranes.
5. The outer and inner membranes of the chloroplast create a envelope.
6. Chloroplasts are only found in animal cells.
True
False
7. The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur in the stroma.
True
False
8. Describe the role of the thylakoid membrane in photosynthesis.
9. Explain how the structure of the chloroplast is adapted for its function.