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what is the main role of chloroplasts in photosynthesis? *
absorb carbon dioxide
convert light energy into chemical energy
transport water
release oxygen
Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll which captures light energy and through a series of reactions in photosynthesis, converts it into chemical - energy in the form of ATP and NADPH. Absorbing carbon dioxide is mainly the role of stomata, transporting water is related to xylem, and releasing oxygen is a by - product of the light - dependent reactions in chloroplasts but not the main role.
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B. Convert light energy into chemical energy