WAEC Biology 2002 Question 27

Question 27

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Which of the following substances is contained in chloroplasts?

A.Starch
B.Sugar
C.Glycogen
D.Dextrin.

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Starch)

Explanation

Glucose made during photosynthesis is turned into starch and stored as starch grains inside the chloroplasts. Glycogen is stored in animals and fungi, not plants.