Question
Differentiate between:
photosynthesis and respiration.

Answer

Photosynthesis
  • It is an anabolic process.
  • It takes place in the presence of sunlight
  • Oxygen is released as the by product.
  • It takes place in the green parts of the plant that is green leaves, young green stems.
  • Food is synthesised by plants using CO, and HjO
Respiration :
  • It is a catabolic process Sunlight is not necessary for the respiration Carbondioxide is released as the by product.
  • It takes place in all the parts of a plant.
  • Food is oxidized using oxygen to release energy

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