Question
Explain how photosynthesis is different from respiration.

Answer

Photosynthesis Respiration
1Anabolic process1Catabolic process
2Food is produced here.2Food is broken down form here to release energy
3Oxygen is a by-product.3Carbon-di-oxide is the by-product.
4Chlorophyll and sunlight are required.4Chlorophyll and sunlight are not required.
5Occur only during the daytime.5Occurs all the time
6This occurs in green plants only.6This occurs in all living beings including plants.
7$6 CO _2+12 H _2 O \xrightarrow{\text { sunlight }} C _6 H _{12} O _6+6 O _2+6 H _2 O$7$C _6 H _{12} O _6+6 CO _2+6 H _2 O +$ engergy

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