Powers Unit 4 Photosynthesis vs. Cell Respiration

Photosynthesis and
cellular
respiration can be
thought
of as opposite
processes.

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

▪Comparing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

▪The energy flows in photosynthesis and
cellular respiration take place in opposite
directions.

▪On a global level, photosynthesis and
cellular respiration are also opposites.

▪Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide
from the atmosphere and cellular
respiration puts it back.
▪Photosynthesis releases oxygen into the
atmosphere and cellular respiration uses
that oxygen to release energy from food.