How are Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Related
Compare and Contrast between Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Summary
The relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration can be best understood using the chemical equations given below: Equations Photosynthesis: 6CO2 + 12H2O + sunlight → C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O Cellular Respiration: C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP (energy) Thus, photosynthesis is just the opposite process of cellular respiration, and they work in a circle. Both processes are essential parts of the carbon cycle. While cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide in the environment, photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The exchange of CO2 and O2 during photosynthesis and cellular respiration helps recycle carbon dioxide in the biosphere. It keeps oxygen and carbon dioxide levels stable.
How are Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Different
How are Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Similar
Despite the two processes being opposite, they share some similarities.
They involve multiple complex steps and many same molecules such as oxygen (O2), carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), glucose (C6H12O6), and adenosine triphosphate (ATP)Exchange of gasesSeries of redox reactions involving enzymes
