BY Team Aakash Byjus

Difference Between Respiration and Photosynthesis

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Photosynthesis is a photochemical process by which carbohydrates are manufactured from Carbon dioxide and water in the chloroplasts of green plants under the presence of light.

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Respiration is a biological process by which food is broken down to release energy.

Respiration

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Glucose is broken down to form Carbon dioxide, water, and energy during respiration.

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Photosynthesis takes place in plants, algae, and some bacteria, but respiration occurs in all living organisms.

Differences between Photosynthesis and Respiration:

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Photosynthesis occurs in the presence of light, but respiration occurs throughout the day.

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Photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts, but respiration occurs in cytoplasm and mitochondria.

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Raw materials of photosynthesis are Carbon dioxide and water, but raw materials of respiration are glucose and Oxygen.

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During photosynthesis, Oxygen is liberated, and Carbon dioxide is consumed, but Carbon dioxide is released, and Oxygen is consumed during respiration.

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Photosynthesis is an anabolic process (energy is required), but respiration is a catabolic process (energy is released).

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During photosynthesis, ATP is produced from light energy, but ATP is produced from glucose molecules during respiration.