Using your understanding of the function of chloroplasts and specialized cells, infer why plant root cells lack chloroplasts.(1 point)

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Root cells have many mitochondria.
Root cells have many mitochondria.

Root cells have two central vacuoles.
Root cells have two central vacuoles.

Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.
Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.

Roots require fewer nutrients.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.

Chloroplasts are the organelles responsible for photosynthesis, which requires sunlight. Since root cells are located underground and do not receive sunlight, they do not need chloroplasts.