Question

For the chloroplast, explain how a defect in the structure would affect the function, and the overall health of the cell.

Answer 1

Chloroplasts are the crucial organelles because of their crucial role in synthesizing ATP. This suggests that they are very much important organelles. Any small mutation leading to a structural defect in any of the genes in chloroplast could lead to a crucial problem for cell. Based on the site of mutation, wide range of problems and risks are associated. The defects are much more pronounced in chloroplasts when compared to other organelles particularly in plants. It can lead to death of the cells.