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Is it possible today for a eukaryotic cell to live without mitochondria or chloroplasts? Choose the best answer below.

A - Yes, cells can live without mitochondria and chloroplasts. They can be replaced with other organelles.

B - No, cells cannot live without mitochondria and chloroplasts; they provide the DNA the cell needs to survive.

C - No, eukaryotic cells cannot live without mitochondria and chloroplasts; they provide the energy cells need to survive.

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C, because cells need energy.  Only chloroplasts and mitochondria can deliver that energy.
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C they need the mitochondria and chloroplasts

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