Photosynthesis and Respiration pg 46 Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide, water and various minerals into sugars and starches. 6 CO H 2 O + Solar energy  C 6 H 12 O 6 (glucose) + 6 O 2 Takes place in the chloroplast Respiration: the process organisms use to break down food to obtain energy. C 6 H 12 O 6 (glucose) + 6 O 2  6 CO H 2 O + Energy Takes place in the mitochondria

Cycle of photosynthesis and respiration The photosynthesis chemical reaction is the opposite of the respiration reaction. We need plants to make food and oxygen for us. Plants need us to make CO 2

PhotosynthesisRespiration Definition Chemical Equation Who does this? Describe the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration in your own words.

Pg 46 Study the diagram on page 46. Copy and label the cycle in your notebook.

Using 5 to 10 complete sentences… Describe the cycle of carbon within photosynthesis and respiration.