Cell Structures Quick Check 4 of 54 of 5 Items Question 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. Roots require fewer nutrients. Roots require fewer nutrients. Root cells have two central vacuoles. Root cells have two central vacuoles. Root cells have many mitochondria. Root cells have many mitochondria. Skip to navigation page 5 of 5

Answer 1

The correct response is: Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.

Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis, which requires sunlight. Since root cells are located underground and do not receive light, they do not need chloroplasts.