Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis Definition: process in which plant cells convert the energy from sunlight into chemical energy inside the chloroplasts

Source of Energy for Plant Cells Sunlight

Photosynthesis Equation 6H 2 O + 6CO 2 + Light Energy  C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2

Where do the products of Photosynthesis go? 1)Plants use the glucose for their own cellular processes 1)Plants store glucose in the form of starch 1)Animals eat the plants and as a result get glucose and starch from them 1)Animals breathe in oxygen

Cellular Respiration Definition: Process in which cells use oxygen to release energy stored in sugars inside the mitochondria

Source of Energy for Animal Cells Food

Cellular Respiration Equation C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2  Chemical Energy + 6H 2 O + 6CO 2

Where do the products of Cellular Respiration go? 1)Animal cells use the chemical energy for their own cellular processes 2)Released as heat 3)Release carbon dioxide for plant cells