Life Science MISA Practice Questions - Maryland Integrated Science Assessment - Life Science Exam

Chloroplasts convert light energy into chemical energy in sugars, whereas mitochondria convert chemical energy in sugars into ATP. Chloroplasts generate ATP only during nighttime, while mitochondria generate glucose during daylight. Both organelles use solar radiation directly to break down water molecules into carbon dioxide. Chloroplasts occur only in animal cells, while mitochondria occur only in plant cells.