Question

two cells in the same organism differ only in the number of chloroplasts they contain. the first cell has multiple chloroplasts, and the second cell has very few. what would most likely characterize these cells?
there would be no difference between the functioning of the cells because the chloroplasts are not essential cell structures.
the second cell would become larger because it would have fewer chloroplasts regulating its size and shape.
the second cell would shrink because it would not be able to store water and maintain cell shape.
the second cell would not be able to produce as much food because it could not capture very much sunlight.

Explanation:

Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis in plant cells. Photosynthesis uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (food). Fewer chloroplasts mean less ability to capture sunlight for photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are essential for photosynthesis (so the first option is wrong). Chloroplasts do not regulate cell size/shape (so second option is wrong). Vacuoles store water and maintain cell shape (so third option is wrong).

Answer:

The second cell would not be able to produce as much food because it could not capture very much sunlight.