Mitochondria andchloroplasts are similar in that they both ________,but are different in that mitochondria, but not chloroplasts, ________.
A) are involved in energy conversions; are found in nearly all eukaryotic cells
B) are found in bacteria; are used to capture radiant energy and convert it into chemical energy
C) are organelles involved in the production of proteins; are found in animal cells
D) produce glucose needed for cellular processes; are found in plant cells
E) are responsible for cell movements; help to produce the microtubules seen in cilia

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Mitochondria and chloroplasts are both involved in energy conversions (mitochondria in cellular respiration and chloroplasts in photosynthesis), but mitochondria are found in nearly all eukaryotic cells, including animals and plants, whereas chloroplasts are specific to plants and some algae.

Mitochondria Andchloroplasts Are Similar in That They Both ________,But Are