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During high light intensity, the chlorop...

During high light intensity, the chloroplasts align themselves

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in vertical position along lateral walls

B

along tangential walls

C

in centre and get scattered

D

perpendicular to light.

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During high light intensity, the chloroplast align themselves in vertical position along the lateral walls. During moderate light intensity they align themselves along tangential wwalls. They change their position in mesophyll cells to receive optimum light.
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