BI-240
Mitochondria and ribosomes
Biology · Secondary 3 · Hard · Mitochondria and ribosomes
A student says that plant cells do not need mitochondria because they have chloroplasts. Which statement correctly explains why this is wrong?
- The chemical energy stored in glucose cannot be efficiently used without mitochondria.
- Mitochondria are only needed in animal cells, not plant cells.
- Chloroplasts cannot function unless mitochondria are present.
- Mitochondria are only needed when the plant is photosynthesising.
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