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Question
Differentiate between
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Solution
| Photosynthesis | Respiration | ||
| 1 | It is an anabolic process. | 1 | It is a catabolic process |
| 2 | It takes place in the presence of sunlight | 2 | Sunlight is not necessary for the respiration. |
| 3 | Oxygen is released as the by-product. | 3 | Carbon dioxide is released as the by-product. |
| 4 | It takes place in the green parts of the plant that is green leaves, young green stems. | 4 | It takes place in all the parts of a plant. |
| 5 | Food is synthesized by plants using CO2 and H20 | 5 | Food is oxidized using oxygen to release energy |
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