Mitochondria and chloroplasts differ in that
A) mitochondria contain DNA,but chloroplasts do not.
B) chloroplasts contain DNA,but mitochondria do not.
C) mitochondria harvest chemical energy,whereas chloroplasts convert light energy into chemical energy.
D) mitochondria are enclosed within one membrane,whereas chloroplasts are enclosed within two.
E) mitochondria have extensive infoldings of membrane,whereas chloroplasts do not have extensive internal membranes.

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration, which harvests chemical energy from food molecules. Chloroplasts, on the other hand, are responsible for photosynthesis, which converts light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. Choice A and B are incorrect as both mitochondria and chloroplasts contain DNA. Choice D is incorrect as both mitochondria and chloroplasts are enclosed within two membranes. Choice E is incorrect as both mitochondria and chloroplasts have extensive internal membranes.

Mitochondria and Chloroplasts Differ in That