For his general biology lab, Dr. Smith collected a sample of water from the pond in front of the cafeteria at UB. In the lab, his students visualized samples using a microscope. One student asked Dr. Smith “Why do most of the organisms appear green in color?” To this, Dr. Smith explained to the student that when organisms appear green, they likely have chloroplasts which contain a green pigment called chlorophyll. The student then asked: “What function do chloroplasts serve?” How should Dr. Smith respond to the student?

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Chloroplasts function in the conversion of glucose into carbon dioxide and water

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Chloroplasts function to degrade cellular waste products

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Chloroplasts function in the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose

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Don’t ask me any questions, you should know this!

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Chloroplasts are like vacuoles; they function in the storage of water

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