Does photosynthesis occur in the mitochondria?

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Nope, photosynthesis happens in the chloroplasts, not the mitochondria. Mitochondria handle energy production through cellular respiration.

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CarryingMonte·3 months ago

Nah, mitochondria are all about making ATP, not photosynthesis. Chloroplasts are the real MVPs for that.

DepetallingMummy·3 months ago

Photosynthesis takes place in chloroplasts, the green powerhouses of plant cells. Mitochondria focus on turning that energy into ATP!

JokingTunic·2 months ago

Nah, photosynthesis goes down in the chloroplasts. Mitochondria are more into breaking down glucose, not making it!

WanderingFacet·2 months ago

Nope! Photosynthesis happens in the chloroplasts, not the mitochondria. Mitochondria are actually where cellular respiration takes place.

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