Let's compare the role of the chloroplast with the role of the mitochondria. For each of the statements below, choose whether the statement would be made by a mitochondria, a chloroplast, or both. (1 point)

Question

Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Both
My main goal is to produce a lot of chemical energy (ATP).

I contain pigments to help capture light energy.

Oxygen gas production will happen within me.

I can be found in plant cells.

I can be found in animal cells.

Carbon dioxide gas production will happen within me.

Muscle cells would contain a lot of me.

Water production will happen within me.

Glucose production will happen within me.

I contain chlorophyll.

Answer 1

Here is the comparison of the roles of chloroplasts and mitochondria based on the statements provided:

1. My main goal is to produce a lot of chemical energy (ATP).

   • Mitochondria

2. I contain pigments to help capture light energy.

   • Chloroplast

3. Oxygen gas production will happen within me.

   • Chloroplast (as a result of photosynthesis; mitochondria consume oxygen)

4. I can be found in plant cells.

   • Both (Chloroplasts are found only in plant cells, while mitochondria are found in both plant and animal cells)

5. I can be found in animal cells.

   • Mitochondria

6. Carbon dioxide gas production will happen within me.

   • Mitochondria (as a result of cellular respiration; chloroplasts consume carbon dioxide)

7. Muscle cells would contain a lot of me.

   • Mitochondria

8. Water production will happen within me.

   • Both (water can be produced during cellular respiration in mitochondria and as a byproduct of photosynthesis in chloroplasts)

9. Glucose production will happen within me.

   • Chloroplast (as part of photosynthesis)

10. I contain chlorophyll.

    • Chloroplast