Difference between Plastid and Mitochondria

Difference between Plastid and Mitochondria

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Plastid

Mitochondria

1. A double membrane bound organelles which mainly found inside algae and plants, This is referred as Plastid. Mitochondria usually bean-shaped structure and colourless, where ATP or energy is produced by using sugars, This is referred as Mitochondria.
2. Plastid includes many pigments such as carotene and chlorophyll etc. Mitochondria do not include any pigment.
3. Food is produced by the plastids in the form of carbon compounds with the help of photosynthesis process. ATP or energy is produced by the mitochondria with the help of sugars.
4. Only algae and plant cells contain plastids. All the plant cells and animal cells contain mitochondria.
5. Inside the matrix of plastid, completely separated chambers are absent. Inside the matrix of mitochondria, completely separated chambers are present.
6. Glucose is produced by the plastid. ATP or energy is produced by the Mitochondria.
7. Plastids are larger in size when compared to mitochondria and mainly responsible for photosynthesis. Mitochondria is smaller in size and responsible for cell respiration.
Updated: November 17, 2021 — 10:34 am

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