Explain in 3 sentences how the rate of photosynthesis or cellular respiration can be measured using the products or reactants?
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The rate of photosynthesis can be measured by monitoring the production of oxygen, which is a product of the process. Oxygen production can be quantified through various methods such as using an oxygen electrode or conducting a gas exchange experiment. Similarly, the rate of cellular respiration can be measured by monitoring the consumption of oxygen, as oxygen is a reactant in the process. The oxygen consumption can be measured using similar techniques as in photosynthesis, by monitoring the change in oxygen concentration over time.