Question

Do plants have mitochondria?

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

1. Like animal cells, plant cells also have mitochondria.
2. The mitochondria play a critical role in integrating the sugar that is produced in the cell to generate energy.
3. Mitochondria are necessary for plants to produce energy in ATP form, which is normally done during the day through photosynthesis.
4. Although, the plant continues to make energy through cellular respiration during the night.