A cell in the leaf of a corn plant contains more chloroplasts than a cell in the stem of a corn plant. Based on this observation, it can be inferred that, when compared to the cell in the stem, the cell in the leaf

Select one:

a. synthesizes more sugar

b. produces fewer proteins

c. uses less carbon dioxide

d. has a higher chromosome count

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Jillian Keller

12 August, 01:36

A cell in the leaf of a corn plant contains more chloroplasts than a cell in the stem of a corn plant. Based on this observation, it can be inferred that, when compared to the cell in the stem, the cell in the leaf

Select one:

a. synthesizes more sugar

b. produces fewer proteins

c. uses less carbon dioxide

d. has a higher chromosome count

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Nathaniel Warner · Answer 1

A cell in the leaf of a corn plant contains more chloroplast which is use to absorb light compare to the cell found in the stem of a corn plant. When compared to the cell in the stem, the cell leaf synthesizes more sugar for it has more chlorophyll needed for photosynthesis.