Why do the cells of plant roots generally lack chloroplasts ?

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Mitemmetim · Answer 1 · 2019-11-22T15:21:43+0000

There is no need for chloroplasts in plant roots because their function is to use energy from the sun to convert into starches to be used by the plant. Since the suns light does not reach the roots, they would not be able to use chloroplasts anyways.

Why do the cells of plant roots generally lack chloroplasts ?

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