It seems like there might be a small misunderstanding in the question regarding "silo." I assume you meant "synthesis" in the context of biological reactions.
In biological processes, the term "respiration" generally refers to cellular respiration, while "dehydration synthesis" (also known as condensation reaction) refers to the process of joining two molecules by removing water.
A common reactant involved in both respiration and dehydration synthesis is glucose. Here’s a brief explanation of how glucose is involved in each process:
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Cellular Respiration: Glucose is broken down during cellular respiration to produce energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water. The general equation is: \[ \text{C}6\text{H}{12}\text{O}_6 + 6 \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 6 \text{CO}_2 + 6 \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{ATP} \]
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Dehydration Synthesis: In this process, glucose molecules can link together to form polysaccharides (like starch or glycogen) by removing water. For example, two glucose molecules can combine to form maltose: \[ \text{C}6\text{H}{12}\text{O}6 + \text{C}6\text{H}{12}\text{O}6 \rightarrow \text{C}{12}\text{H}{22}\text{O}_{11} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \]
This shows that glucose serves as a reactant for both respiration and dehydration synthesis, facilitating energy release and polymer formation, respectively. If you need more details about a specific aspect, feel free to ask!