[Campbell Biology P.158] Which of the following best describes the primary energy conversion... | Practice Question

Which of the following best describes the primary energy conversion functions of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

  • A: Mitochondria convert solar energy to ATP, while chloroplasts convert chemical energy to light.
  • B: Mitochondria perform photosynthesis, and chloroplasts perform cellular respiration.
  • C: Mitochondria convert chemical energy into ATP via cellular respiration, and chloroplasts convert solar energy into chemical energy via photosynthesis.
  • D: Both mitochondria and chloroplasts generate ATP directly from solar energy.

Explanation

The text states: "Mitochondria singular, mitochondrion are the sites of cellular respiration, the metabolic process that uses oxygen to drive the generation of ATP by extracting energy from sugars, fats, and other fuels." And "Chloroplasts, found in plants and algae, are the sites of photosynthesis. This process in chloroplasts converts solar energy to chemical energy by absorbing sunlight and using it to drive the synthesis of organic compounds such as sugars from carbon dioxide and water."