how is photosynthesis different than cellular respiration?
A ) the process involves carbon dioxide
B ) the process involves water
C ) the process involves light
D ) the process involves oxygen
The correct answer is D) the process involves oxygen.
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose (a form of sugar) and release oxygen as a byproduct. It occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells.
Cellular respiration, on the other hand, is the process by which cells break down glucose and other organic molecules to release energy. It occurs in the mitochondria of cells and requires oxygen. The byproducts of cellular respiration are carbon dioxide and water.