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Compare And Contrast The Mitochondria And The Chloroplast. The mechanism of ATP synthesis in mitochondria and chloroplasts are almost the same but there is a big difference. Electron transport chain ETC which takes place in the mitochondria is called oxidative phosphorylation since the process utilizes chemical energy from redox reactions. What make the difference. ETC in chloroplasts utilizes light energy.
Mitochondria are present in the cells of all types of aerobic organisms like plants and animals whereas Chloroplast is present in green plants and some algae protists like Euglena. Mitochondria is the colourless bean shape organelles. Known as the powerhouse of the cell it is responsible for energy metabolism and cellular respiration 1. The mitochondria often referred to as the powerhouse cell is found in the eukaruotic cells. The main function of the chloroplast is to create and store energy for an organism while. ETC in chloroplasts utilizes light energy.
Location ETC in mitochondria takes place in the cristae of mitochondria.
The function of chloroplasts and mitochondria is to generate energy for the cells in which they live. In contrast in the chloroplast this process is called photo-phosphorylation since it utilizes light energy. Mitochondria are present in the cells of all types of aerobic organisms like plants and animals whereas Chloroplast is present in green plants and some algae protists like Euglena. Both the chloroplast and the mitochondrion are organelles found in the cells of plants but only mitochondria are found in animal cells. The main difference between chloroplast and mitochondria is their functions. Mitochondria and chloroplast are organelles found in a plant cell.