Question

Using your understanding of the function of chloroplasts and specialized cells, infer why plant root cells lack chloroplasts.(1 point)

Responses

Root cells have many mitochondria.
Root cells have many mitochondria.

Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.
Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.

Root cells have two central vacuoles.
Root cells have two central vacuoles.

Roots require fewer nutrients.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Roots are primarily responsible for absorption of water and nutrients from the soil. They do not play a direct role in photosynthesis, which is the function of chloroplasts. Therefore, it is not necessary for root cells to have chloroplasts as they do not need to produce energy through photosynthesis.

Answer 2

so whats the answer

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The correct answer is: Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.

Answer 4

are you sure

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

I apologize for the confusion. In plants, chloroplasts are primarily found in the leaves and other above-ground parts that are exposed to sunlight. Since root cells are located underground where there is limited or no sunlight, they do not contain chloroplasts. Therefore, the correct answer is indeed: Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.