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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?

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The cells wouldn't be able to photosynthesize

Step-by-step explanation:

Chloroplasts absorb light energy, enabling photosynthesis. if they are damaged then the plant can't get light energy.

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