Question

which of the following statements is true about plant and animal cells? a plant cells undergo photosynthesis in chloroplasts and do not undergo cellular respiration in mitochondria. b animal cells undergo photosynthesis in chloroplasts and do not undergo cellular respiration in mitochondria. c plant cells undergo photosynthesis in chloroplasts and cellular respiration in mitochondria. d animal cells undergo photosynthesis in chloroplasts and cellular respiration in mitochondria.

Explanation:

Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts of plant cells to convert light - energy into chemical energy. Cellular respiration occurs in mitochondria of both plant and animal cells to release energy from glucose. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts and thus do not undergo photosynthesis.

Answer:

C. Plant cells undergo photosynthesis in chloroplasts AND cellular respiration in mitochondria.