A Mutant Plant Cell with No Chloroplasts Would

question 87

Multiple Choice

A mutant plant cell with no chloroplasts would

• A) synthesize new chloroplasts in the nucleus.
• B) still be able to capture energy as sunlight.
• C) appear green in color.
• D) still be able to use carbohydrates as an energy source for a short period of time.

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Definitions:

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Phloem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of nutrients such as sugars from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

Annual Rings

Concentric rings visible in the cross-section of a tree trunk representing a year's worth of growth; used to estimate age and historical climate conditions.