Question
State any four differences between photosynthesis and respiration.
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Answer
Photosynthesis | Respiration |
Carbon dioxide is used up and oxygen is released. | Oxygen is used up and carbon dioxide is released. |
Photosynthesis occurs in plants and some bacteria. | Respiration occurs in all living organisms. |
Photosynthesis results in gain of dry weight of the plants. | Respiration results in loss of dry weight of the plants. |
Glucose is produced which is utilized by the plants. | Glucose is broken down to obtain energy. |
The raw materials for the photosynthesis are water, carbon dioxide and sunlight. | The raw material for respiration is glucose. |
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