Write two similarities and one dissimilarity between mitochondria and plastid.
(N/A) $(i)$ Similarities:
$(a)$ Both are double-membrane-bound organelles.
$(b)$ Both possess their own circular $DNA$ and ribosomes (semi-autonomous nature).
$(ii)$ Dissimilarity:
Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration and energy production $(ATP)$,whereas plastids (specifically chloroplasts) are the sites of photosynthesis and food production.
$(a)$ Both are double-membrane-bound organelles.
$(b)$ Both possess their own circular $DNA$ and ribosomes (semi-autonomous nature).
$(ii)$ Dissimilarity:
Mitochondria are the sites of cellular respiration and energy production $(ATP)$,whereas plastids (specifically chloroplasts) are the sites of photosynthesis and food production.
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