When looking through a light microscope at a plant leaf, you notice small green organelles moving around in the cytoplasm of every cell. What organelle are you most likely seeing?
A)mitochondria
B)chloroplasts
C)lysosomes
D)ribosomes

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The green organelles suggest that they contain chlorophyll, which is found in chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are organelles responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells. Mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration, lysosomes contain digestive enzymes, and ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

When Looking Through a Light Microscope at a Plant Leaf