Discover Biology (Sixth Core Edition)
Discover Biology (Sixth Core Edition)
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ISBN: 9780393936735
Author: Anu Singh-Cundy, Gary Shin
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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To compare: The mitochondria and chloroplast in terms of their occurrence, structure and function.

Concept introduction: Chloroplasts are the organelles with specialized compartments, which are present in the plant and algal cells. Mitochondria are the power house of the cell that create energy rich molecules for the cell. The important function of the chloroplast is to conduct the photosynthesis. It captures the energy from the sunlight and converts that energy to and stores it. Mitochondria are the power house of the cell that create energy rich molecules for the cell.

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