What are the differences between chloroplasts and mitochondria?
Posted March 27, 2023
Basis of differentiation |
Chloroplasts |
Mitochondria |
Location |
Chloroplasts are found in plant and algae cells |
Mitochondria are found in all eukaryotic cells
|
Color |
Typically green in color |
Typically colorless |
Shape |
Disc-like shape |
Bean-like shape |
Presence of pigments |
Chlorophyll and carotenoids exist as photosynthetic pigments |
No pigments exist in mitochondria |
Foldings |
Foldings in inner membrane form stromules |
Foldings in inner membrane form cristae |
Compartment location |
Its two compartments are: stroma and thylakoids |
Its two components are: the matrix and cristae |
Energy source |
Store solar energy in the chemical bonds of glucose |
Convert sugar into chemical sugar which is ATP |
Glucose involvement |
Use carbon dioxide and water to build glucose molecules (Calvin cycle) |
Breaks down glucose into water and carbon dioxide (glycolysis) |
Functions |
Are sites for photosynthesis and photorespiration |
Are sites for oxidative phosphorylation, beta-oxidation, and photorespiration |
Size |
Are 5-7 micrometers in diameter |
Are 0.5-10 micrometers in diameter |
Molecules formed |
ATP and NADH are formed |
ATP are formed |
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