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Do both animal and plant cells have mitochondria? Why or why not?

No; plants don’t perform any processes for which mitochondria would be used.

No; plants use chloroplasts the way animals use mitochondria

Yes; they both need mitochondria for cellular respiration.

Yes; they both need mitochondria to convert radiant energy into chemical energy.

THE CORRECT ANSWER IS THE 3RD OPTION

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Yes; they both need mitochondria for cellular respiration.
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