Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water. It occurs in both plants and animals.

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Where does photosynthesis occur?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.

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Where does cellular respiration occur?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria of both plant and animal cells.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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The main purpose of photosynthesis is to convert solar energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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The main purpose of cellular respiration is to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

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What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

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The reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What are the reactants of cellular respiration?

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The reactants of cellular respiration are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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The products of cellular respiration are ATP, carbon dioxide (CO2), and water (H2O).