Difference between Respiration and Photosynthesis
Respiration is a complex process which includes
absorption of oxygen, conversion of complex substance to carbon dioxide and
water, release of energy and as a result there is loss of weight. Where as
in photosynthesis complex carbohydrates are built up
from simpler substances like carbon dioxide and water with the release of
oxygen. Thus respiration is altogether a reverse process of
photosynthesis.
Respiration
vs Photosynthesis
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Respiration
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Photosynthesis
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It
takes place in all the living cells, both green(Chlorophyllated) and non
green
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It
takes place only in chlorophyllous cells
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It
occurs in light and dark, both conditions
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It
occurs only in light
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Oxygen
is utilized and carbon dioxide and water are
formed.
C6H12O6 +
6O2-> 6CO2 + 6 H2O+
energy
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Carbon
dioxide and water are used while oxygen is
evolved.
6CO2 +
12H2O -> C6H12O6 +
6H2O+ 6O2
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It
is a catabolic process and includes the
destruction of stored food
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It
is an anabolic process and includes the
manufacture food
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Oxygen
is absorbed in the process
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Oxygen
is liberated
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Carbohydrates
are oxidised
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Carbohydrates are
synthesised
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Energy
is released during respiration and hence it is an exothermic
process.
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Energy
is stored during this process and hence it is an endothermic
process.
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Energy
is liberated in the form of ATP.
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Light
energy is stored in the form of glucose or chemical
energy.
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Dry
weight of plants decreases
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Dry
weight of plants increases
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Oxidative
phosphorylation occurs
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Photophosphorylation
occurs
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During
the process, potential energy is converted to kinetic
energy.
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Light
energy is converted into potential
energy
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