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using your understanding of the function of chloroplasts and specialized cells, infer why plant root cells lack chloroplasts. (1 point)
roots require fewer nutrients.
root cells have many mitochondria.
root cells have two central vacuoles.
roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight
Brief Explanations
Chloroplasts are used for photosynthesis which requires light. Roots are underground and do not receive sunlight, so they don't need chloroplasts for photosynthesis.
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Roots are underground and are not exposed to sunlight