1. Energy in Cells
Photosynthesis Vs
Cellular Respiration

2. Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some
microorganisms make
food by using the sun’s
energy.

3. Takes Place in the… Chloroplast of plant cells Chlorophyll is a
green pigment
that traps the
sun’s energy.

4. Reactants
carbon dioxide – CO2
water - H2O
sun light

5. Products
Glucose - C6H12O6
oxygen - O2

6. Chemical Equation 6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2 reactants products
sunlight
C6H12O6 +
6O2
carbon dioxide
water
glucose
oxygen
reactants
products

7. light energy is converted
into chemical energy

8. Cellular Respiration is the process of breaking down
glucose to produce
energy in the cell.

9. Takes Place in the …
Mitochondria
of animal and
plant cells

10. Reactants
Glucose - C6H12O6
oxygen - O2

11. Products
carbon dioxide – CO2
water - H2O
ATP

12. Chemical Equation C6H12O6 + 6O2 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP reactants products
carbon dioxide
water
glucose
oxygen
reactants
products

13. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

14. Plant Cells
Animal Cells