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Plant leaves contain more chloroplasts than plant roots because photosynthesis occurs in the leaves. In order to carry out the various functions of photosynthesis, a large number of chloroplasts is required.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoChloroplasts produce and contain chlorophyll, which is the chemical needed to convert light into usable energy for the plant. Plants can produce the most energy when their chloroplasts have the most exposure possible to sunlight, so they have evolved to have high concentrations of chloroplasts in their leaves (since leaves are generally broad, thin surfaces at the outer and top boundaries of the plant, in the best position possible to absorb sunlight).
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∙ 13y agoA leaf is especially made for the process of photosynthesis.
The flatness and thinness of a typical leaf help expose the chloroplasts located in the leaf to more sun light , so to increase the absorption of carbon dioxide.
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∙ 13y agoBecause the roots don't have to make food for the plant, so it is obvious that leaf cells would have more chloroplasts then a plant root cells
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∙ 13y agobecause chloroplasts make photosynthesis in which sunlight is needed. underground by the roots there is no sunlight so no chloroplasts are needed.
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∙ 8y agoChloroplasts need light for function. Roots do not get light
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∙ 8y agoLeaves get more light. Roots do not get light
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Would you expect a plant's roots or leaves to have more chloroplasts?
Chloroplasts need sunlight for its function. So leaves have more chloroplasts
What parts of a plant have cells with chloroplasts in them?
The leaves are the only cells which contain chloroplasts, as an objective of the leaf is to absorb sunlight, which is exactly what the chloroplasts, or more specifically the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts do. The chloroplasts themselves are the organelles in which photosynthesis takes place.
Which cells would you expect to have the most chloroplast?
The palisade cells of plants would contain the most chlorophyll. The palisades are the primary site of photosynthesis in the leaves.
Where is the mesophyll located on a plant?
The Mesophyll layers of leaves carry out most of the photosynthesis because their elongated shape allows the cells to contain more chloroplasts, which is where photosynthesis occurs.
Why do the roots grow down and the leaves grow up?
roots have more grip to hold on to the ground during storms..and roots soak water much more that leaves do..
Would you expect a plant's roots or leaves to have more chloroplasts?
Chloroplasts need sunlight for its function. So leaves have more chloroplasts
What parts of a plant have cells with chloroplasts in them?
The leaves are the only cells which contain chloroplasts, as an objective of the leaf is to absorb sunlight, which is exactly what the chloroplasts, or more specifically the chlorophyll in the chloroplasts do. The chloroplasts themselves are the organelles in which photosynthesis takes place.
Why roots contains more water than leaves or flowers?
The roots are the parts that collect water for the leaves and flowers. It is the first part to get to the water, so that is basically why roots contain the most water.
What vegetables do not contain chloroplasts?
Vegetables do not exist. Every edible plant is either the fruit of the plant, (i.e. apples, peanuts, tomatoes), the stem, the leaf, or the root (i.e. carrots). But the only parts of a plant that contain chloroplasts are leaves and stems. So think of any vegetable you know not to be a leaf or a stem.
What cell has chloroplast and cell wall?
Plant cells contain chloroplasts and have cell walls, more specifically, palisade and spongy cells within plant leaves.
Which cells would you expect to have the most chloroplast?
The palisade cells of plants would contain the most chlorophyll. The palisades are the primary site of photosynthesis in the leaves.
Does photosynthesis occurs in plants having red and brown leaves?
Yes. Plants with leaves with colours other than green still contain chloroplasts (which are the part of the plant which does the photosynthesis). The reason the leaves aren't green is because other colour pigments are more prominent and they camouflage the green of the chloroplasts... but they do certainly still contain chloroplasts and undergo photosynthesis.
Where is the mesophyll located on a plant?
The Mesophyll layers of leaves carry out most of the photosynthesis because their elongated shape allows the cells to contain more chloroplasts, which is where photosynthesis occurs.
Why do the roots grow down and the leaves grow up?
roots have more grip to hold on to the ground during storms..and roots soak water much more that leaves do..
Are roots or leaves more important to a plant?
Roots and leaves are equally important to a plant. Without either one, it dies.
In what type of cells do choloroplast take place?
Chloroplasts are found only in plant cells. They contain the green pigment called chlorophyll, which absorbs sunlight. The chloroplasts use the sunlight energy to make food (sugar) for the plant. Chloroplasts are found mainly in the leaf cells in plants. Cells in the top half of the leaf, called palisade cells, have many chloroplasts. Cells in the bottom half of the leaf, called spongy cells, have fewer chloroplasts. Not all plant cells contain chloroplasts. For example cells inside the stem, and root cells, usually lack chloroplasts. Also the 'skin' cells (epidermis) on the leaves do not contain chloropasts. For more information about chloroplasts see: http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_chloroplast.html
Why do not all plant cells contain chloroplasts?
Not all plant cells have chloroplasts because many plant cells arent used for photosynthsis. For example the cells of plant roots, flowers, fruits, and eneregy storage organs (eg potatoes), etc don't have chloroplasts because they are not involved in photosynthesis, thus there is no need for a chloroplast.
