What is the difference between mitochondria and chloroplasts?

A. Mitochondria are oxidative metabolic bacteria derivatives, and chloroplasts are photosynthetic bacteria derivatives.
B. Mitochondria have linear strands of DNA, and chloroplasts have rings of DNA.
C. Mitochondria produce oxygen, and chloroplasts produce carbon dioxide.
D. Mitochondria have three membranes, and chloroplasts have two membranes.


Answer: A

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