Photosynthesis and Respiration Answer Key
Compare photosynthesis and cellular respiration and see how they are opposite processes.
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The Two Processes
Q1.What's the equation for cellular respiration?
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy (ATP).
Q2.How are photosynthesis and respiration opposite?
Photosynthesis uses CO₂ and water to make glucose and oxygen. Respiration uses glucose and oxygen to make CO₂ and water.
Q3.Where does cellular respiration happen?
In the mitochondria of all living cells.
Energy Flow
Q4.What is ATP?
Q5.Do plants do cellular respiration?
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