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

Question

Responses

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

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.
Leaf cells have chloroplasts, 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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Leaf cells have chloroplasts, but root cells do not.

Leaf cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, while root cells typically do not have chloroplasts since they are not involved in photosynthesis and mainly function in water and nutrient absorption from the soil.