MCQ
Pyrenoids are characteristically found in the chloroplast of:
- AFungi
- BAlgae
- CPteridophytes
- DAngiosperms
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Answer
- Algae
Explanation:
Pyrenoids are characteristically found in the chloroplast of algae.
They are one or more storage bodies present mainly in Chlorophyceae (green algae).
Pyrenoids contain protein and starch. RuBisCO enzyme is also present in pyrenoids. It helps in CO2 fixation in plants.
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