Question

what are the differences between a lysosome and mitochondrion?

Answer 1

mito. makes ATP (energy) and lysosome digest compounds

Answer 2

Both are cellular organelles. Mitochondria are two membrane organelles and are the "powerhouses" in the cell. They are responsible for making most of the energy we get from the foods we eat. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule made that stores that energy in its phosphate bonds. Without mitochondria, we would be able to make very little ATP cause the Kreb's cycle takes place in the mitochondria along with the electron transport chain. Most of the ATP that we produce are produced within the mitochondria. Also, a little interesting fact about mitochondria is that you get all your mitochondria from your mother.

Lysosomes are used mainly is destroying and cleaning things up inside the cell. Bacteria that cells ingest through phagocytosis are broken down by lysosomes. Organelles that have become damaged within the cell will also be broken down by lysosomes.