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Plant cells need chloroplasts to go through photosynthesis. Animal cells do not have chloroplasts because they do not need to go through photosynthesis.

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Plant cells have chloroplasts because they undergo photosynthesis, which is the process of converting sunlight into energy. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, which is necessary for capturing sunlight. Animal cells do not undergo photosynthesis; therefore, they do not need chloroplasts.

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