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In prokaryotes, chromatophores are
BiologyCell - The Unit of LifeJIPMERJIPMER 2011
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  • A specialised granules responsible for colouration of cells
  • B structures responsible for organising the shape of the organism
  • C inclusion bodies lying free inside the cells for carrying out various metabolic activities
  • D internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria
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The correct answer is: internal membrane systems that may become extensive and complex in photosynthetic bacteria
In some prokaryotes like, photosynthetic bacteria and blue-green algae possess small membrane lined chromatophores, which is similar to but chemically simpler than the chlorophyll of plants.

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