A group of students was asked to explain how one organelle in a cell directly supports the work of another organelle to maintain cellular homeostasis within a
plant cell.
Which of the following students offers the BEST explanation?
a)
Student 1: Chloroplasts and mitochondria benefit from breaking down
proteins for immediate energy.
b)
Student 3: Chloroplasts convert solar energy into simple sugars, which are
then used by the mitochondria to provide energy for the cell.
c)
Student 2: Mitochondria produce energy molecules, which are digested by
the lysosomes to provide energy for cellular processes.
d)
Student 4: Golgi Bodies sort and package lipids used by the smooth ER to
make proteins.

What’s the correct answer?