Let me share with you a comparison between Photosynthesis and Respiration.
| Aspect | Photosynthesis | Respiration |
| Introduction | · The process in which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to form glucose and release oxygen | · The process of breakdown of glucose to release energy stored in the chemical bonds of glucose molecule. |
| Takes place in | · Chloroplasts | · Mitochondria |
| Chemical Equations | · 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6 O2 | · C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6H2O + ATP |
| Types
| · Light-dependent and light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) | · Glycolysis · Krebs cycle · Electron transport chain · Fermentation process |
| Oxygen Consumption | · Generates oxygen as a byproduct | · Consumes oxygen as a reactant |
| Carbon Dioxide Production | · Consumes carbon dioxide as a reactant | · Produces carbon dioxide as a byproduct during respiration |
| Energy Storage | · Stores energy in the form of glucose | · Releases stored energy in glucose |
| Significance | · Provides oxygen for respiration | · Essential for all living organisms to produce energy for cellular processes. |