Question
What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration
They are identical processes
They are opposite processes
they are not related
They are identical processes
They are opposite processes
they are not related
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **They are opposite processes.**
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected but serve opposite functions.
- **Photosynthesis** occurs in plants, algae, and some bacteria, where sunlight is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. The overall equation is:
\[
\text{6 CO}_2 + \text{6 H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow{\text{light}} \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + \text{6 O}_2
\]
- **Cellular respiration** is a process that occurs in cells of all living organisms (including plants) where glucose and oxygen are used to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP). The overall equation is:
\[
\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + \text{6 O}_2 \rightarrow \text{6 CO}_2 + \text{6 H}_2\text{O} + \text{energy (ATP)}
\]
In summary, photosynthesis captures energy and stores it in glucose, while cellular respiration releases that stored energy for use by the cell.
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected but serve opposite functions.
- **Photosynthesis** occurs in plants, algae, and some bacteria, where sunlight is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. The overall equation is:
\[
\text{6 CO}_2 + \text{6 H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow{\text{light}} \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + \text{6 O}_2
\]
- **Cellular respiration** is a process that occurs in cells of all living organisms (including plants) where glucose and oxygen are used to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy (ATP). The overall equation is:
\[
\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + \text{6 O}_2 \rightarrow \text{6 CO}_2 + \text{6 H}_2\text{O} + \text{energy (ATP)}
\]
In summary, photosynthesis captures energy and stores it in glucose, while cellular respiration releases that stored energy for use by the cell.