Question

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)
make your answer sound like a 7th/8th garder

Answer 1

Root cells get their energy by breaking down sugars from the soil and from the food made by other parts of the plant. They mainly use organelles called mitochondria, which are like tiny power plants that turn those sugars into energy the cell can use.