Do both animal and plant cells have mitochondria? Why or why not?(1 point)

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Yes; they both need mitochondria for cellular respiration.
Yes; they both need mitochondria for cellular respiration.

No; plants don’t perform any processes for which mitochondria would be used.
No; plants don’t perform any processes for which mitochondria would be used.

No; plants use chloroplasts the way animals use mitochondria.
No; plants use chloroplasts the way animals use mitochondria.

Yes; they both need mitochondria to convert radiant energy into chemical energy.

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The correct response is:

Yes; they both need mitochondria for cellular respiration.

Both animal and plant cells have mitochondria because they are essential for cellular respiration, a process that converts nutrients into energy in the form of ATP, which is used for various cellular functions. While plants also have chloroplasts for photosynthesis, they still require mitochondria to generate energy from the sugars produced during this process.