(D) In prokaryotes,chromatophores are internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria. They contain pigment

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internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria

(D) In prokaryotes,chromatophores are internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria. They contain pigments and are structurally and functionally similar to the thylakoids found in eukaryotic chloroplasts,facilitating photosynthesis.

Class 11 Biology Cell: The Unit of Life Prokaryotic cell

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In prokaryotes,chromatophores are

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specialized granules responsible for colouration of cells
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structures responsible for organizing the shape of the organism
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inclusion bodies lying free inside the cells for carrying out various metabolic activities
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internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria