Question

A scientist discovers a new plant. After investigating its properties, the scientist concludes that the plant does not photosynthesize. What evidence might have led the scientist to draw this conclusion? (1 point)
• There are no chloroplasts in the plant's cells.
• There are stomata on the undersides of the plant's leaves.
• The plant has no mitochondria in its cytoplasm.
• The plant has a waxy coating on its leaves.

Answer 1

There are no chloroplasts in the plant's cells.

Reason: Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts (which contain chlorophyll). Stomata and a waxy leaf coating don't prove lack of photosynthesis, and mitochondria are for respiration, not photosynthesis.