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. (use 7th grade writing)

Answer 1

Root cells get their energy by breaking down sugars and starches that are transported from the leaves. This process happens in the mitochondria, which are the organelles that produce energy in the form of ATP for the cell.