The roots of plants are located underground where light does not penetrate; therefore, photosynthesis cannot occur. Where do plant cells located in the roots obtain energy for their metabolic needs? [2 pts] aerobic respiration – the root cells metabolize the sugar produced during photosynthesis oxidative phosphorylation – the root cells directly convert phosphate in the soil to ATP fermentation – the root cells ferment the sugar produced during photosynthesis anaerobic respiration – the root cells metabolize sugars absorbed from the soil

The correct answer is: aerobic respiration -the root cells metabolize the sugar produced during photosynthesis

Explanation:

From the germination of seeds, roots will depend  exclusively on energy in the form of photosynthates  supplied from the aerial parts of the plant. Photosynthesis takes place in the leaves. Sugar is produced which is transported to all the other plants via phloem tube.Roots absorbs air from the air spaces present between the soil particles and is able to carry out aerobic respiration. The sugar is metabolized and energy is produced.