Mitochondria vs Chloroplast Venn diagram

The Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of cells and present in both plant and animal cells. It is involved in the process of cellular respiration in which energy in the form of ATP is generated in the presence of oxygen.

The chloroplast is present in plant and algal cells. The synthesis of food takes place inside chloroplast by the process of photosynthesis.

Both organelles are entirely different yet important to the cells due to their unique structure and functions. Here are similarities and differences between mitochondria and chloroplast to better understand them.

Similarities between mitochondria and chloroplast

Here are the similarities between mitochondria and chloroplast:

They are double membrane-bounded organelles.
Both contain their DNA and RNA.
They have enzymes and coenzymes.
Both provide energy to the cell.
Both organelles can move freely in the cell.
Both have two chambers.
Ribosomes are present in both organelles.
Carbon dioxide and oxygen are associated with both the organelles.

Differences between mitochondria and chloroplast

Here are the differences between mitochondria and chloroplast:

Characteristics	Mitochondria	Chloroplast
Shape	Bean shaped	Lens shaped
Presence	Found in both animal and plant cells	It is only in plant and algal cells
Process	Cellular respiration takes place inside mitochondria	It is involved in the process of photosynthesis
Energy	Energy is stored in the form of ATP	Energy is stored in the form of ATP and NADPH
Color	It is opaque and yellow	It is of green color
Pigments	It contains no pigments	Chlorophyll is present in the chloroplast
Gasses	It utilizes oxygen and generates carbon dioxide	It uses carbon dioxide and liberates oxygen
Inner membrane	The inner membrane forms several folds known as cristae	The inner membrane gives rise to membranous sacs called thylakoids
Size	0.1-1 µm	1–2 μm
Structure	A simple structure having an outer membrane, inner membrane, cristae, and matrix	A complex structure made up of an outer membrane, an inner membrane, thylakoid, grana, and stroma

The differences and similarities between mitochondria and chloroplast are compiled in the form of a Venn diagram below.