Chloroplasts play an important role in energy production in plant cells. However, some parts of a plant, like the roots, lack chloroplasts. In one to two sentences, explain the most likely pathway for root cells to obtain energy, and identify the organelles involved. (2 points)

Answer 1

Root cells likely obtain energy through the process of cellular respiration, in which glucose is broken down in the mitochondria to produce ATP. Mitochondria are the organelles involved in this process of energy production in root cells.