Comparing and Contrasting Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Similarities:
- Both have an ATP Synthase
- Both have buildups of H+
- Both produce energy
- Both involve in the exchange of gases
- Both, at critical conditions, have an alternate pathway
Photosynthesis Differences:
Cellular Respiration Differences:
- Takes a Glucose Molecule and combines with Oxygen
- Carbon Dioxide is their by-product
- Produces energy
- Takes place in the Mitochondria of the Cell
- In the process, Oxygen is utilized
- Involves the breaking of Carbohydrates
- Takes Carbon Dioxide and combines it with Water
- Oxygen is their by-product
- Needs energy
- Take place in the Chloroplast of the Cell
- In the process, Oxygen is released
- Involves the production of Carbohydrates