Comparing
Differences between Mitochondria and Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Bean shape
Colourless
Folded inner membrane
Develops first
present in cell of all types of aerobic organisms
Process is photosynthesis
Uses oxygen to produce ATP
Consumes oxygen
The two chambers are the matrix and cristae
Energy released by breaking down organic food, CO2 and H2O
Chemical energy sugar into ATP
Chloroplast
Disc shape
Green in colour
Smooth inner membrane
Develops last
Present in green plants and green algae
Process is cellular respiration
Uses sunlight to produce glucose
Releases oxygen
The two chambers are the stroma and thylakoid
Stored energy and uses CO2 and H2O to produce glucose
Solar/light energy into chemical energy sugar