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 two central vacuoles.
Root cells have two central vacuoles.

Roots require fewer nutrients.
Roots require fewer nutrients.

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

Root cells have many mitochondria.

Answer 1

Root cells lack chloroplasts because they are underground and do not receive sunlight.