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Potatoes, or the portion of the potato plant we eat, are actually roots. As such, they aren't exposed to sunlight, and since chloroplasts require sunlight to convert energy, it makes sense that the potato cell doesn't have any. The green shoots that go above ground for the potato plant do have chloroplast.
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Is a potato an animal or plant cell?
A potato is a plant cell. It is a type of vegetable that grows beneath the ground as part of the potato plant. The cells in a potato contain cell structures typical of plant cells, such as a cell wall and chloroplasts.
Is a potato a plant cell or animal cell?
I am assuming you are talking about the potato plant as a whole and not just the stem of the plant, which is what is known as a "potato." So continuing with the assumption that you are talking about a potato plant, then yes a potato plant is a multicellular organism. It is an organism and it has more than one cell that work together for the good of the group of cells.
How come there are no chloroplasts evident potato cell?
Potato cells do not contain chloroplasts because they are primarily storage tissues that do not perform photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are found in photosynthetic plants, such as leaves, where they capture light energy to produce food. Since potatoes store energy in the form of starch underground, they lack the need for chloroplasts, as they do not directly engage in the process of photosynthesis.
What is an important difference between a potato plant cell and a human cell?
An important difference between a potato plant cell and a human cell is that potato cells have a cell wall composed of cellulose, which provides structural support and protection, while human cells lack a cell wall and instead have a flexible plasma membrane. Additionally, potato cells contain chloroplasts for photosynthesis, enabling them to produce their own food, whereas human cells do not have chloroplasts and obtain energy through the consumption of organic materials. These differences reflect the distinct roles and environments of plant and animal cells.
What is the potato cells composition?
Potato cells are composed of water, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates (including starch), vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The cell wall is made of cellulose, while the organelles within the cell include the nucleus, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.
Would you expect to find chloroplasts in a liver cell?
no, unless it gets exposed to the sun in which case it will start growing and develop chloroplasts
What kind of cell is a potato?
A potato is not a cell, so a potato is not any kind of cell.
What cell has a cell wall without chloroplasts?
animal cells do not have chloroplasts
What kind of cells has chloroplasts?
The only cell that has chloroplasts is plant cell
What has a cell membrane but no chloroplasts or a cell wall?
Animal cells have a cell membrane but do not have chloroplasts or a cell wall.
Where is the thylakiod located in a cell?
The chloroplasts
How do potato cells differ from onion cells?
Potato cells have larger, more angular shape and contain starch granules, while onion cells are smaller and have a more rectangular shape with a distinct cell wall. Additionally, potato cells lack the characteristic onion cell layers seen in onion cells.
