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. Middle school
Root cells obtain energy through the process of cellular respiration, which occurs in the mitochondria, breaking down sugar molecules to produce ATP for energy.
Root cells obtain energy through the process of cellular respiration, which occurs in the mitochondria, an organelle responsible for energy production in all eukaryotic cells.
