Students are examining cells from a certain organism under a microscope. They notice mitochondria, a nucleus, chloroplasts, and ribosomes in each cell. What type of cells are they viewing and how do you know?(1 point)

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Plant cells due to the observation of chloroplasts
Plant cells due to the observation of chloroplasts
Plant cells due to the observation of mitochondria
Plant cells due to the observation of mitochondria
Prokaryotic cells due to the observation of mitochondria
Prokaryotic cells due to the observation of mitochondria
Animal cells due to the observation of ribosomes

Answer 1

The correct response is: Plant cells due to the observation of chloroplasts.

This identification is based on the presence of chloroplasts, which are organelles found specifically in plant cells (and some algae) that are responsible for photosynthesis. The observation of mitochondria and ribosomes is not exclusive to plant cells, as these organelles are also found in animal cells. However, the presence of chloroplasts clearly indicates that the cells being observed are plant cells.