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How do chloroplasts and mitochondria compare in terms of size?
publish date: 2026/06/15 18:20:23.017183 UTC
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Both chloroplasts and mitochondria are major organelles found in plant cells. How do they compare in size?
Correct Answer
Chloroplasts are larger than mitochondria
Explanation
Chloroplasts are generally larger than mitochondria. Mitochondria are described as slightly larger than lysosomes and often the largest organelles in the cytoplasm of animal cells — but in plant cells, plastids (including chloroplasts) and large vacuoles are typically even larger than mitochondria.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide
