Question

What characteristics are common between
mitochondria and chloroplasts?
I) ATP is produced;
II) DNA is present;
III) Ribosomes are present.


1. I only
2. II only
3. II and III only
4. III only
5. I, II and III

Answer 1

Answer:

I believe that the answer is Three

Explanation:

Even though both organelles are found in eukaryotic cells, both mitochondria and chloroplast have characteristics often found in prokaryotic cells. These prokaryotic cell characteristics include: an enclosed double membrane, circular DNA, and bacteria-like ribosomes.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are similar in size and features to prokaryotes. The deep folds of the inner mitochondrial membrane, called cristae, resemble the folds in the prokaryotic cell, called mesosomes. Both cristae and mesosomes function in aerobic cellular respiration.