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In leaves, name the cell organelle and pigment responsible for green colour. a) Chloroplast, Chlorophyllb) Chromoplast, chlorophyllc) Leucoplast, xanthophylld) Chloroplast, carotene

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The correct answer is:

a) Chloroplast, Chlorophyll

Explanation:

Chloroplast: This is the organelle found in plant cells, especially in leaves, responsible for photosynthesis. Chloroplasts contain pigments that capture light energy.

Chlorophyll: This is the green pigment found in the chloroplasts. Chlorophyll absorbs light, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths, and reflects green light, which gives leaves their green color.

Thus, the cell organelle responsible for the green color in leaves is the chloroplast, and the pigment responsible for this color is chlorophyll.