[Campbell Biology P.159] Within a chloroplast, which compartment contains the chloroplast DN... | Practice Question

Within a chloroplast, which compartment contains the chloroplast DNA, ribosomes, and many enzymes, and is analogous in function to the mitochondrial matrix?

  • A: Thylakoid space.
  • B: Intermembrane space.
  • C: Stroma.
  • D: Granum.

Explanation

The text states: 'The fluid outside the thylakoids is the stroma, which contains the chloroplast DNA and ribosomes as well as many enzymes.' This description is analogous to the mitochondrial matrix.