Photosynthesis occurs in
A
Nucleus
B
Mitochondria
C
Chloroplast
D
Peroxisome
Correct Answer: Chloroplast
In plants, photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, which contain the chlorophyll. Chloroplasts are surrounded by a double membrane and contain a third inner membrane, called the thylakoid membrane, that forms long folds within the organelle.