Cell Structures Quick Check

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

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

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

Roots require fewer nutrients.
Roots require fewer nutrients.

Root cells have two central vacuoles.

Answer 1

Root cells have two central vacuoles.

Answer 2

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?(1 point)
Responses

Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles.

Prokaryotes use RNA instead of DNA.
Prokaryotes use RNA instead of DNA.

Prokaryotes lack ribosomes to make proteins.
Prokaryotes lack ribosomes to make proteins.

Prokaryotes lack a cell membrane on the outside.

Answer 3

Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles.