mitochondria in both plants AND animals?

[drzakisadiq]

is it true that mitochondria can be found in both plants and animals? I'm asking because on one of my practice exams that's what it said, so wanted to make sure.

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[PreDent2009]

Yes.

is it true that mitochondria can be found in both plants and animals? I'm asking because on one of my practice exams that's what it said, so wanted to make sure.

 

[Kkae]

Yep. Major producer of ATP (oxidative phosphorylation)

 

[drzakisadiq]

got it, so then where do chloroplast fit in? Or can plants have both a chloroplast and a mitochondria?

 

[PreDent2009]

Have both.

got it, so then where do chloroplast fit in? Or can plants have both a chloroplast and a mitochondria?

 

[mistero]

Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, which is the synthesis of glucose. Mitochondria are involved in breaking down glucose for energy.

 

[appleonius]

chloroplast is the equivalent of mito but in plants.

 

[doc3232]

First they make glucose when they sun is up.
When they can't make energy, lets say winter, they use mitochondria and use their glucose up.