Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

The main reactants of photosynthesis are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

The main products of photosynthesis are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

The main reactants of cellular respiration are glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2).

The main products of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), and ATP (energy).

Photosynthesis produces oxygen and glucose, which are used in cellular respiration to produce energy, while cellular respiration produces carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.

Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen, which is essential for the survival of animals and humans.

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to drive the process of photosynthesis.