Do plants have mitochondria?

No, plants do not have mitochondria. Mitochondria are cellular organelles found in eukaryotic cells, including those of animals and many other organisms. They are responsible for generating energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through a process called cellular respiration.

Plants, on the other hand, have their own type of organelle called chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are involved in photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose and other sugars. While both mitochondria and chloroplasts are involved in energy-related processes within cells, they serve different functions and are present in different types of organisms.