Differences between mitochondria and chloroplasts
| Chloroplast | Mitochondria |
| Structural difference | |
| 1. Contain chlorophyll | Does not contain chlorophyll |
| 2. Inner membrane form grana | Inner membrane folded to form cristae |
| 3. May contain starch granules | Does not contain starch granules |
| Functional difference | |
| 4. Use water | Produce water |
| 5. Produce O2 | Produce CO2 |
| 6. Use sunlight and store its energy in food made | Set energy free from food for work |
| 7. Occur only in green plants | Occur in both plants and animals |
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