Chloroplasts play an important role in energy production in plant cells. However, some parts of a plant, like the roots, lack chloroplasts. In one to two sentences, explain the most likely pathway for root cells to obtain energy, and identify the organelles involved

The most likely pathway for root cells to obtain energy is through the mitochondria, as they are responsible for cellular respiration and the production of ATP, the main source of energy in cells.

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Root cells obtain energy mainly through a process called cellular respiration, which takes place in the mitochondria. These organelles convert nutrients from the soil into energy molecules called ATP that the cells can use for various processes.

Root cells obtain energy through the process of cellular respiration, using mitochondria as the main organelle involved, where glucose is broken down to produce ATP.

Root cells obtain energy through the process of aerobic respiration, where glucose is broken down in the mitochondria to produce ATP, the energy currency of cells.