Biology
Differentiate between photosynthesis and respiration
Plants Respiration
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| Sl. No. | Photosynthesis | Respiration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Food is synthesized by plants using carbon dioxide and water. | Food is oxidized using oxygen to release energy. |
| 2. | It takes place only in autotrophs. | It takes place in both autotrophs and heterotrophs. |
| 3. | It takes place only in the cells of green plants that have chloroplast. | It takes place in the mitochondria of all living cells of a plant. |
| 4. | It takes place only during the day time. | It takes place during day and night. |
| 5. | It requires carbon dioxide and water. | It requires glucose and oxygen. |
| 6. | Oxygen is released as a by-product. | Carbon dioxide and water are released as by-product. |
| 7. | It captures energy and stores it in sugars. | It releases the energy stored in sugars. |
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