We have tried to answer following questions answer in this post, we have discussed comparison between photosynthesis and respiration in plants.
Questions
- What is the difference between photosynthesis and Respiration?
- Differentiate between photosynthesis and respiration
- Distinguish between photosynthesis and respiration
- Difference between photosynthesis and respiration in plants
- How are photosynthesis and respiration different from each other
- Difference between photosynthesis and respiration of plants
| Photosynthesis | Respiration |
| Metabolism. Photosynthesis is a synthetic or anabolic process. | Respiration is a breakdown or catabolic process. |
| Energy Relations. It is an endergonic process. | It is an exergonic process. |
| Energy Conversion. It converts light energy into chemical energy. | It liberates chemical energy which is used as such or changed into other forms of energy. |
| Timing. Photosynthesis occurs during the daytime when light is available. | Respiration occurs all the time. |
| Cells. It occurs only in green cells. | It occurs in all types of living cells. |
| Carbon Dioxide. It absorbs carbon dioxide. | Respiration liberates carbon dioxide. |
| Oxygen. Photosynthesis liberates oxygen. | Respiration consumes oxygen. |
| Raw Materials. They are carbon dioxide and water | They are glucose and oxygen. |
| End Products. They are glucose, other organic substances and oxygen | End products are carbon dioxide and water |
| Weight. There is net gain of weight. | There is net loss of weight. |
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