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Which one of the following cellular parts is correctly described ?
- ALysosomes - optimally active at a pH of about 8.5
- BCentrioles - sites for active RNA synthesis
- CThylakoids - flattened membranous sacs forming the grana of chloroplasts
- DRibosomes - those on chloroplasts are larger (80s) while those in the cytoplasm are smaller (70s)
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Correct answer: C
Thylakoids are the flattened sac-like membranous structures that are stacked on top of one another to form the grana of plant chloroplast. Chlorophyll and other photosynthetic pigments are situated in the thylakoid membranes, which are the site for the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.
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