There is no definite difference in function, however the necessary catalysts are quite different. Chloroplasts require sunlight to start, whereas mitochondrion do not require light.
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I disagree with the previous answer - the function of a mitochondria and a chloroplast are fundamentally different, indeed nearly opposite in many respects. Chloroplasts are the site of photosynthesis whereby light energy and carbon dioxide are utilized to form sugars. Mitochondria are the site of much of cellular respiration (parts of cellular respiration also occur in the cytoplasm) where oxygen and sugars are broken down to generate energy and carbon dioxide. Plants utilize their chloroplasts to generate sugars wherein the energy of the sun can be stored and later used by their mitochondria and cellular respiration to generate energy.
Mitochondria is catabolic reactor. Chloroplasts conduct anabolic reactions.
The chloroplasts in plant cells share a similar role to the mitochondria in that they both function as the powerhouse of the cell by producing energy through cellular respiration (for mitochondria) and photosynthesis (for chloroplasts).
Mitochondria and chloroplasts are thought to have once been a free prokaryotic cell.
No they do not. They are in chloroplasts.
There are three characteristics of mitochondria and chloroplasts that support this theory. First, both mitochondria and chloroplasts have two membranes surrounding them. Second, like prokaryotes, mitochondria and chloroplasts contain ribosomes, as well as a circular DNA molecules attached to their inner membranes. Third, mitochondria and chloroplasts are autonomous.
Chloroplasts have a similar function.
Mitochondria is catabolic reactor. Chloroplasts conduct anabolic reactions.
The chloroplasts in plant cells share a similar role to the mitochondria in that they both function as the powerhouse of the cell by producing energy through cellular respiration (for mitochondria) and photosynthesis (for chloroplasts).
Mitochondria and Chloroplasts are involved in energy conversion.
Mitochondria and chloroplasts are thought to have once been a free prokaryotic cell.
No they do not. They are in chloroplasts.
There are three characteristics of mitochondria and chloroplasts that support this theory. First, both mitochondria and chloroplasts have two membranes surrounding them. Second, like prokaryotes, mitochondria and chloroplasts contain ribosomes, as well as a circular DNA molecules attached to their inner membranes. Third, mitochondria and chloroplasts are autonomous.
Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA. Mitochondria DNA is circular, similar to bacterial DNA, and is inherited maternally. Chloroplasts also have circular DNA and are thought to have originated from endosymbiotic relationships with ancient prokaryotes.
Nucleus Mitochondria
mitochondria provide power for cells chloroplasts provide food for cells by photosynthesis
Mitochondria and chloroplasts are involved in energy tranformation. animal cells: mitochondria plant cells: mitochondria and chloroplasts
Mitochondria came first before chloroplasts in the evolution of eukaryotic cells.