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In plant cells, how are chloroplasts and mitochondria related?

A. Chloroplasts manufacture food;mitochondria break down the food and convert it to energy

B. Chloroplasts package nutrients;mitochondria deliver the nutrients to other parts of the cell

C. Chloroplasts absorb water from the surrounding tissue; mitochondria store water

D. Chloroplasts direct the functions of the cell;mitochondria deliver messages to other parts of the cell.

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User Akz
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Answer is A

Mitochondria are the "powerhouses" of the cell, breaking down fuel molecules and capturing energy in cellular respiration. Chloroplasts are found in plants and algae. They're responsible for capturing light energy to make sugars in photosynthesis.

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