why is mitochondria called the "power house of the cell"? Give three similarities and one difference between mitochondria and plastids
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Mitochondria is known as powerhouse of the cell because it creates energy for the cell. ... Mitochondria is related to production of ATP molecules whereas plastids are the main site of photosynthesis. Similarities: They both have their own ribosomes
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Mitochondria is known as powerhouse of the cell because it creates energy for the cell.
SIMILARITIES:
Both are membrane bound organelles inside the EUKARYOTIC cells in cytoplasm
Both have their own DNA and are thought to be originate from endosymbiotic bactetia
Both have lamellar structure inside as basic site for their enzymes and functions.
DIFFERENCE
Mitochondria is power house of cell that is it generates ATP (battery of cell to store chemical energy) by breaking down glucose or protein or fatty acids and is present in all eukaryotic cells writer animal or plant, whereas Plastids are present only in plant cells and capture sunlight to produce various sugars to be used by mitochondria to produce energy.