2007-02-11 05:13:18 · 2 answers · asked by helen p 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Photosynthesis is the process of turning carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Respiration, is the reverse, using oxygen and glucose to break them down in carbon dixoide and water. See the plants, they make their food using solar energy. Everything else is a consumer, with various enzymes to break down the food into simple constitutents.
In other words, photosynthesis and respiration are the opposite processes in a cycle of life.
2007-02-11 05:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Tarie N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
C6H12O6 +6O2--->6CO2 +6H2O respiration
6CO2 + 6H2O--->C6H12O6 + 6O2 photosynthesis
C6H12O6=glucose
You will note that they are opposite each other
2007-02-11 07:22:40 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋