Question

Similarities and disimilarities between mitochondria and plastids

Answer 1

1. similarities

Both mitochondria and plasmids are double membrane bound organelles. Both mitochondria and plastid in their outer membrane have porin protein which makes outer layer more permeable. Both mitochondria and plasmids have some of their own DNA for protein synthesis hence they are called as semi autonomous cell organelles.

2. dissimilarities / differences

Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. It is an organelle that is responsible for production of ATP in the cell. ... The main difference between Mitochondria and Plastids are that mitochondria is found in all eukaryotic cells, but plastids are exclusive to plants and algae.

plz refer to attachment mitochondria v/s plastids