Question

which statement correctly compares mitochondria and chloroplasts? chloroplasts are the powerhouse of the cell, while mitochondria are for photosynthesis. mitochondria capture solar energy, while chloroplasts produce atp. both are found in animal cells. both are involved in energy conversion and contain their own dna.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: Mitochondria are the "powerhouse" (produce ATP), chloroplasts do photosynthesis. So this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 2: Chloroplasts capture solar energy, mitochondria produce ATP. This swaps their roles, incorrect.
• Analyze Option 3: Chloroplasts are in plant cells (for photosynthesis), animal cells don't have chloroplasts. Incorrect.
• Analyze Option 4: Mitochondria convert chemical energy (glucose) to ATP, chloroplasts convert solar energy to chemical energy (glucose). Both have their own DNA (endosymbiotic theory support). Correct.

Answer:

D. Both are involved in energy conversion and contain their own DNA.