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Do animal cells contain chloroplasts?
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5. Cell Components
Mitochondria & Chloroplasts
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Which of the following organelles are found in plant cells but not in animal cells?
A
Chloroplasts
B
Lysosomes
C
Mitochondria
D
Centrioles
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Understand the unique functions of plant cells compared to animal cells. Plant cells have specific organelles that support their role in photosynthesis and structural support.
Identify the organelles listed in the problem: Chloroplasts, Lysosomes, Mitochondria, and Centrioles.
Recall that chloroplasts are the organelles responsible for photosynthesis, a process unique to plants and some algae, allowing them to convert light energy into chemical energy.
Recognize that lysosomes, mitochondria, and centrioles are found in animal cells. Mitochondria are involved in energy production, lysosomes in digestion and waste removal, and centrioles in cell division.
Conclude that chloroplasts are the organelles found in plant cells but not in animal cells, as they are essential for photosynthesis, which does not occur in animal cells.
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