Photosynthesis:
1. It is an anabolic process.6CO2 + 12H2O — C6H12O6 + 6O2 + 6H2O
2. CO2 and H2O are used for synthesizing carbohydrate molecules.
3. CO2 is taken in and O2 is given out.
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4. It takes place in presence of light.
5. It takes place in chloroplast.
6. Solar energy is stored in the covalent bonds of organic molecules.
7. It results in an increase in dry mass.
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Respiration:
1. It is a catabolic process. C6H12O6 + O2 — 6O2 — 6H2O + 283kj energy
2. CO2 and H2O are released during break down of carbohydrate molecules.
3. O2 is taken in and CO2 is given out.
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4. It takes place continuously throughout the life.
5. it takes place in mitochondria.
6. Bond energy in form of ATP is released.
7. It results in an decrease in dry mass.