Why can't we see chloroplasts in onion cells even though they have them?

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George Whitaker · Answer 1 · 2017-09-25T04:32:31+0000

Because the chloroplasts that actually photosynthesize are found in the tops of the onions - the part that is actually above ground. There's no reason for there to be chlorophyll in the onion skin itself because these grow underground :)

Why can't we see chloroplasts in onion cells even though they have them?

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