Question

Which statement explains the difference in chloroplasts between the two types of plant cells?

Answer 1

Answer:

Unlike the root cells, the leaf cells have many chloroplasts because leaf cells produce sugars for the plant.

Explanation:

Chloroplasts produce sugars using sunlight. Leaf cells help gather sunlight to produce sugars, while root cells absorb water and nutrients from the soil. So, unlike the root cells, the leaf cells have many chloroplasts because leaf cells produce sugars for the plant.