Question

Do both animal and plant cells have mitochondria? Why or why not?(1 point)
Responses

No; plants don’t perform any processes for which mitochondria would be used.
No; plants don’t perform any processes for which mitochondria would be used.

No; plants use chloroplasts the way animals use mitochondria.
No; plants use chloroplasts the way animals use mitochondria.

Yes; they both need mitochondria for cellular respiration.
Yes; they both need mitochondria for cellular respiration.

Yes; they both need mitochondria to convert radiant energy into chemical energy.

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Yes; they both need mitochondria for cellular respiration.

Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria because they perform cellular respiration, a process that converts nutrients into energy (ATP) that cells can use. While plants also have chloroplasts for photosynthesis, which converts radiant energy into chemical energy, mitochondria are essential for breaking down these nutrients and providing energy for cellular functions.

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