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  • Mitochondria & Chloroplasts: The Powerhouses & Food Factories of Cells
    You're very close! Here's the breakdown:

    * Cellular Respiration: This process happens primarily in the mitochondria. Think of mitochondria as the "powerhouses" of the cell, generating energy (ATP) from food.

    * Photosynthesis: This process occurs in the chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are found in plant cells and some algae, and they use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create sugar (glucose) and oxygen.

    So, while both processes are crucial for life, they occur in different organelles.

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