The chloroplast is where photosynthesis occurs in plant cells. During photosynthesis, sunlight energy, carbon dioxide, and water are converted into simple sugars (glucose). These simple sugars are cell's version of food.
<u>Mitochondria</u>
The mitochondria is where cellular respiration occurs. During the process of cellular respiration, glucose, which is produced through photosynthesis in the chloroplasts, is broken down into cellular energy that can be used by the cell.
- Both chloroplasts and mitochondria are organelles that generate metabolic energy.
