How are leaf cells and root cells different? (1 point)

Responses

Leaf cells have nuclei, but root cells do not.
Leaf cells have nuclei, but root cells do not.

Leaf cells can absorb nutrients from the air, but root cells require soil to absorb nutrients.
Leaf cells can absorb nutrients from the air, but root cells require soil to absorb nutrients.

Leaf cells can reproduce, but root cells cannot.
Leaf cells can reproduce, but root cells cannot.

Leaf cells have chloroplasts, but root cells do not.

1 answer

The correct response is:

Leaf cells have chloroplasts, but root cells do not.

Leaf cells contain chloroplasts that allow them to perform photosynthesis, while root cells typically do not have chloroplasts as their primary function is to absorb water and nutrients from the soil.