Question

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select the statement(s) that accurately describe the function of organelles.
chloroplasts are found only in plant cells because they carry out photosynthesis.
vacuoles are found in plant and animal cells, but they are much larger in plant cells.
ribosomes synthesize proteins in plant and animal cells.
the nucleus is where dna is stored in plant and animal cells.
cell walls are found only in animal cells.

Explanation:

• Chloroplasts are unique to plant cells and perform photosynthesis, so this statement is accurate.
• Vacuoles exist in both cell types, with plant cells having a large central vacuole, making this statement accurate.
• Ribosomes are protein synthesis sites in all eukaryotic cells (plant and animal), so this statement is accurate.
• The nucleus stores genomic DNA in both plant and animal eukaryotic cells, so this statement is accurate.
• Cell walls are unique to plant cells (animal cells lack them), so this statement is incorrect.

Answer:

Chloroplasts are found only in plant cells because they carry out photosynthesis.
Vacuoles are found in plant and animal cells, but they are much larger in plant cells.
Ribosomes synthesize proteins in plant and animal cells.
The nucleus is where DNA is stored in plant and animal cells.