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Within mesophyll cells, chloroplasts usually line up along the cell walls. This helps them to

(a) receive an optimum amount of light Correct
(b) avoid the CO₂ entering the cell Your answer
(c) divide faster during the day Your answer
(d) store more starch near the wall Your answer

Your answer: Correct answer: (a)

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Explanation

Why (a) is correct

Chloroplasts line up along the walls of the mesophyll cells so that they receive the optimum quantity of incident light.

Why the other options are wrong

(b) · your answer Their arrangement is not to avoid CO₂; CO₂ is needed.
(c) · your answer The arrangement is not about cell division.
(d) · your answer The arrangement is not for storing starch near the wall.

NCERT point: Chloroplasts align themselves along the walls of the mesophyll cells so that they get the optimum quantity of incident light.

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