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The most accurate inference for why plant root cells lack chloroplasts is: Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight.

Chloroplasts are specialized organelles that conduct photosynthesis, a process that requires sunlight to convert light energy into chemical energy. Since root cells are located underground, they do not receive sunlight, making the presence of chloroplasts unnecessary.