Question
Biology Question on Photosynthesis in higher plants
In prokaryotes, chromatophores are
A
specialized granules responsible for colouration of cells
B
structures responsbile for organizing the shape of the organism
C
inclusion bodies lying free inside the cells for carrying out various metabolic activities
D
internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria
Answer
internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria
Explanation
Solution
In some prokaryotes like photosynthetic bacteria and blue-green algae possess small member lined chromatophores which is similar to but chemicaly simpler than the chlorophyll of plants. The chromatophore is a simple spherical body that lacks the complex internal structure, typical of plant chloroplasts.