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

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Root cells likely obtain energy through the process of cellular respiration, taking in oxygen and breaking down glucose in the mitochondria to produce ATP.

Answer 2

[AI-generated answer — Step-by-Step Bot]

Root cells obtain energy primarily through the process of cellular respiration, which occurs in the mitochondria, where glucose is broken down to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.