Even though plants cells carry out photosynthesis, they still use their mitochondria for oxidation of pyruvate. Under what conditions will plant cell mitochondria be active in this process?

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Plant cell mitochondria are always active in the process of oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport chain, regardless of whether there is light or not. Even in the presence of photosynthesis, the plant cell still requires the energy produced by the mitochondria for cellular processes. Therefore, plant cell mitochondria are active in all cells, with or without light.

Even Though Plants Cells Carry Out Photosynthesis, They Still Use