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Question
State any four differences between photosynthesis and respiration.
Solution
| Photosynthesis | Respiration | ||
| 1. | Carbon dioxide is used up and oxygen is released. | 1. | Oxygen is used up and carbon dioxide is released. |
| 2. | Photosynthesis occurs in plants and some bacteria. | 2. | Respiration occurs in all living organisms. |
| 3. | Photosynthesis results in the of dry weight of the plants. | 3. | Respiration results in loss of dry weight of the plants. |
| 4. | Glucose is produced, which is utilized by the plants. | 4. | Glucose is broken down to obtain energy. |
| 5. | The raw materials for photosynthesis are water, carbon dioxide and sunlight. | 5. | The raw material for respiration is glucose. |
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