Are chromatophores present in prokaryotes?

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Chromatophores:
Chromatophores are pigment-containing vesicles that are found in the cell cytoplasm.
They are present in prokaryotes such as cyanobacteria and Rhodospirillum.
In prokaryotes, chromatophores possess two main pigments- carotenoids and bacteriochlorophyll.
Chromatophores play vital roles in photosynthesis.

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