Question

Differentiate between mitochondria and chloroplast.

Answer 1

Mitochondria:

Mitochondria is a small rod-like structure found in the cytoplasm of both animal and plant cell.

Chloroplast:

Chloroplast is a double membranous green plastid found only in cells of plants and photosynthetic organisms.

Mitochondria	Chloroplast
1. Mitochondria is colorless because it does not contain any pigments.	1. Chloroplast is green in color because it has a green coloured pigment called chlorophyll.
2. Mitochondria is rod-shaped.	2. Chloroplast is oval, spherical or discoid in shape.
3. Inner membrane of mitochondria has irregular folds known as cristae.	3. Inner membrane of chloroplast is not folded.
4. Mitochondria is considered as powerhouse of cell because it releases energy.	4. Chloroplast trap sunlight for the production of food.
5. Mitochondria is involved in the oxidation of food.	5. Chloroplast is involved in photosynthesis.