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Because they have seperate functions.Chloroplast engage in photosynthesis while mitochondria engage in respiration.

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Which of these organelles help plants get their energy?

A.ribosomes and mitochondria B. mitochondria and chloroplasts C. lysosomes and chloroplasts D. mitochondria and lysosomes


Do plants and animals have chloroplast and mitochondria?

No only plats have chloroplasts. Mitochondria are in both


Are mitochondria and chloroplast are found in plants in animals?

Mitochondra and chloroplasts are in plants.Animals have only mitochondria.


Two organelles that are believed to be remnants of unicellular bacteria are?

The chloroplasts and mitochondria in plants and the mitochondria in animals.


Why must plant cells have both mitochondria and chloroplasts?

Plants need both mitochondria and chloroplasts to maintain a healthy plant. The mitochondria power the plant when the chlorophyll is stunted by lack of sunlight.

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Which of these organelles help plants get their energy?

A.ribosomes and mitochondria B. mitochondria and chloroplasts C. lysosomes and chloroplasts D. mitochondria and lysosomes


Do plants and animals have chloroplast and mitochondria?

No only plats have chloroplasts. Mitochondria are in both


Are mitochondria and chloroplast are found in plants in animals?

Mitochondra and chloroplasts are in plants.Animals have only mitochondria.


Do plants have mitochondria or only chloroplasts?

They have both organells.They are vital organells for plants.


Two organelles that are believed to be remnants of unicellular bacteria are?

The chloroplasts and mitochondria in plants and the mitochondria in animals.


What cell organelles are most closely associated with energy changes in a plant?

the chloroplast and the mitochondria are the organnels closely related to energy production in plants


Are Mitochondria where photosynthesis take place?

No. photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts containing chlorophyll. our cells have mitochondria but not chloroplasts. Therefore, we can't photosynthesize as plants do.


What are examples of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

Cell organellesThey are double membranous organelles. They are also self replicating


What are the energy-producing organelles?

mitochondria and chloroplasts (for plants)


Why must plant cells have both mitochondria and chloroplasts?

Plants need both mitochondria and chloroplasts to maintain a healthy plant. The mitochondria power the plant when the chlorophyll is stunted by lack of sunlight.


In cells which structure provides cells with energy?

mitoochondrion and for plants chloroplasts


Do photosynthetic plants have mitochondria and chloroplasts?

Almost all plants have mitochondria. Plants use these mitochondria to release the energy from the glucose that is stored inside them (The glucose is obtained via Photosynthesis).