The main function of the chloroplast is
A) protein biosynthesis.
B) to attach carbohydrates to lipids.
C) to convert light energy into chemical energy.
D) RNA synthesis.

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The main function of the chloroplast is to convert light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, which involves green pigments called chlorophyll. Chloroplasts also contain enzymes for carbohydrate synthesis, but this process is not their main function. Proteins are synthesized by ribosomes, which are not exclusive to chloroplasts. RNA synthesis occurs in the nucleus and the ribosomes.

The Main Function of the Chloroplast Is