Question

How is photosynthesis different than cellular respiration?(1 point) Responses The process involves water. The process involves water. The process involves light. The process involves light. The process involves oxygen. The process involves oxygen. The process involves carbon dioxide.

Answer 1

Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are complementary processes, but they involve different components and functions.

1. **Photosynthesis**: This process involves light and carbon dioxide. It occurs in plants, algae, and some bacteria, converting light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, while releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

2. **Cellular Respiration**: This process involves oxygen and is concerned with breaking down glucose to produce energy in the form of ATP. It occurs in the cells of all living organisms, utilizing oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

In summary:
- **Photosynthesis involves light and carbon dioxide** (it captures energy).
- **Cellular respiration involves oxygen and releases carbon dioxide** (it releases energy).

If you have to choose between your options, the response that highlights these differences is:
- **The process involves light.** (Photosynthesis)
- **The process involves oxygen.** (Cellular Respiration)