Q35 / 160 · JIPMER 2011 · Botany

In prokaryotes, chromatophores are

  • A
    specialised granules responsible for colouration of cells
  • B
    structures responsible for organising the shape of the organism
  • C
    inclusion bodies lying free inside the cells for carrying out various metabolic activities
  • Correct answer
    D
    internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria

Solution

In some prokaryotes like, photosynthetic bacteria and blue-green algae possess small membrane lined chromatophores, which is similar to but chemically simpler than the chlorophyll of plants.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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