Question

1. which of the following is a function of chloroplasts?

chloroplasts oxidize sugar to produce chemical energy in the form of atp.
chloroplasts provide a site for amino acids to be assembled into proteins.
chloroplasts provide a vesicle for materials to move around in the cell.
chloroplasts absorb sunlight to enable a plant to make food.

Explanation:

Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis in plant cells. Photosynthesis uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose (food for the plant) and oxygen.

• Oxidizing sugar to produce ATP is the function of mitochondria (cellular respiration).
• Amino acids being assembled into proteins occurs at ribosomes.
• Vesicles for material movement are not the function of chloroplasts. Chloroplasts' key role is related to light - absorption for food - making (photosynthesis).

Answer:

Chloroplasts absorb sunlight to enable a plant to make food.