Which statement best distinguishes the roles of chloroplasts and mitochondria in
maintaining homeostasis in a cell?
a. chloroplasts regulate movement of materials in plant cells; mitochondria regulate
movement of materials in animal cells.
b. chloroplasts produce glucose molecules; mitochondria break down glucose molecules.
c. chloroplasts break down proteins; mitochondria generate new proteins.
d. chloroplasts store water and wastes; mitochondria provide support for the cell.