Here's why:

* Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll: This green pigment is essential for capturing light energy from the sun.

* Chloroplasts have a complex internal structure: This allows for the separation of the light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis.

* Chloroplasts are the site of energy production: They convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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