What is the Difference between Mitochondria and Chloroplasts??
Difference between mitochondria and chloroplast are:
Mitochondria | Chloroplast |
They are found in all eukaryotic cells like plants, animals, fungi. | They are found in only photosynthetic eukaryotic cells like plant cells. |
They contain respiratory enzymes. | They contain photosynthetic pigments and enzymes. |
They are the powerhouse of the cell. ATP synthesis takes place here. | They are the kitchen of the cells. Photosynthesis occurs here and food is made from raw materials. |
Mitochondria's inner membrane membrane is folded to form cristae. | Chloroplast do not have such foldings. They have thylakoids inside them. |