Episode 34 finds the similarities and differences between chloroplasts and mitochondria. The endosymbiosis theory states that these energy transducers were once independent prokaryotes (1:38). Chloroplasts capture light energy in photosynthesis (2:20). Mitochondria break down sugars in cellular respiration (4:00). There are many commonalities between each organelle’s structure and function.The Question of the Day asks (6:35) “What are the alternate names for the Krebs cycle”?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Biology Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTER