Question

Which of the following statements is true about photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

Answer 1

The chemical equations for the processes are opposite of each other.

NB.Respiration also occurs in plants.

Answer 2

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The process of cellular respiration is just opposite to that of photosynthesis.As the process of photosynthesis can be defined as the uptake of water and carbon and convert it into carbohydrates by the help of sunlight.

The by-product which is released during this process is oxygen. The equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H20 + (energy) → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

Cellular respiration can be defined as the method by which the energy is converted from carbohydrates to adenosine triphosphate in the presence of oxygen.

The by-product of cellular respiration is carbon dioxide and water. The equation of cellular respiration is C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP.