What would happen to a plant if the chloroplasts in its cells became damaged?(1 point)
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The plant would be unable to make protein.
The plant would be unable to make protein.
The plant would be unable to reproduce.
The plant would be unable to reproduce.
The plant would not make glucose and oxygen.
The plant would not make glucose and oxygen.
The plant would not have a rigid structure.
The plant would not have a rigid structure.
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The plant would not make glucose and oxygen.
The correct response is:
The plant would not make glucose and oxygen.
Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, which is the process by which plants convert sunlight into glucose and oxygen. If the chloroplasts in a plant's cells become damaged, the plant would not be able to carry out photosynthesis and therefore would not be able to produce glucose and oxygen.
If the chloroplasts in a plant's cells become damaged, several consequences can occur, including:
1. The plant would be unable to make protein: Chloroplasts are responsible for carrying out photosynthesis, which is the process that converts sunlight into energy. This energy is then used to produce glucose (a type of sugar), which is essential for protein synthesis. If the chloroplasts are damaged, the plant would not be able to produce sufficient glucose, leading to a shortage of energy and limiting its ability to make proteins.
2. The plant would be unable to reproduce: In order for plants to reproduce, they require energy and nutrients. Chloroplasts play a crucial role in providing energy through photosynthesis, and if they are damaged, the plant would not have enough energy to support reproductive processes such as flower and seed formation.
3. The plant would not make glucose and oxygen: Chloroplasts are responsible for producing glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis. Glucose is the primary source of energy for the plant, while oxygen is released into the environment as a byproduct. If the chloroplasts are damaged, the plant would not be able to produce sufficient glucose, resulting in a lack of energy, and oxygen production would be significantly reduced.
4. The plant would not have a rigid structure: Another important function of chloroplasts is to maintain turgor pressure in plant cells, which helps provide structural support and rigidity to the plant. Turgor pressure is maintained by water entering the plant cells and being stored in vacuoles. Chloroplasts play a role in controlling this process. If the chloroplasts are damaged, the plant may lose its ability to maintain turgor pressure, leading to a loss of structural support and causing the plant to become wilted and weak.
In summary, the chloroplasts are essential for the overall function and survival of a plant. If they become damaged, the plant would experience a lack of energy, hindered reproductive capabilities, decreased oxygen production, and a loss of structural support.