Table of Contents
- 1 How this compare to the overall reaction for cellular respiration?
- 2 What is cellular respiration compared to?
- 3 How are the overall reactions for photosynthesis and cellular respiration similar and how are they different?
- 4 How will cellular respiration affect oxygen levels?
- 5 What are some examples of cellular respiration?
- 6 What is the major difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration as shown here?
How this compare to the overall reaction for cellular respiration?
Reaction for Cellular Respiration The process of cellular respiration is the exact opposite of that which occurs during photosynthesis. The overall reaction for respiration is: glucose + oxygen –> energy (ATP) + water + carbon dioxide.
What is cellular respiration compared to?
Cellular respiration takes place in the mitochondria of cells. While photosynthesis requires energy and produces food, cellular respiration breaks down food and releases energy. Plants perform both photosynthesis and respiration, while animals can only perform respiration.
How are the overall reactions for photosynthesis and cellular respiration similar and how are they different?
The two processes are similar in that they both produce energy, albeit in two different forms. They are different in that photosynthesis assembles the glucose molecule, while cellular respiration takes it apart.
How does this relate to cellular respiration?
Cellular respiration, the process by which organisms combine oxygen with foodstuff molecules, diverting the chemical energy in these substances into life-sustaining activities and discarding, as waste products, carbon dioxide and water.
Which step of cellular respiration can happen in the absence of oxygen?
Glycolysis
Glycolysis, which is the first step in all types of cellular respiration is anaerobic and does not require oxygen.
How will cellular respiration affect oxygen levels?
Photosynthesis converts carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. Glucose is used as food by the plant and oxygen is a by-product. Cellular respiration converts oxygen and glucose into water and carbon dioxide.
What are some examples of cellular respiration?
Types of Cellular Respiration Below are examples of aerobic respiration and anaerobic cellular respiration: lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation.
What is the major difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration as shown here?
Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and cellular respiration puts it back. Photosynthesis releases oxygen into the atmosphere, and cellular respiration uses that oxygen to release energy from food.