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Cells: The Basic Units of Life: Mastery Test

A group of plant cells was exposed to radiation, which damaged the chloroplasts and caused them to lose function. If the mitochondria were unharmed, what would happen to the overall function of the plant cells?

A. The cells would not be able to break down waste, but would be able to replicate DNA.
B. The cells would not be able to replicate DNA, but would be able to break down waste.
C. The cells would not be able to release energy from biomolecules, but would be able to make food.
D. The cells would not be able to make food, but would be able to release energy from biomolecules.



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Final answer:

Chloroplasts enable energy production from sunlight, while mitochondria produce cellular energy. Damaged chloroplasts and intact mitochondria in plant cells would lead to the inability to make food but enable energy release.


Explanation:

Chloroplasts enable plants to utilize energy from sunlight to make sugars, while mitochondria produce energy for the cell. If plant cells' chloroplasts were damaged, but the mitochondria were unharmed, the cells would not be able to make food, but would be able to release energy from biomolecules.


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