Differences Between Photosynthesis and Respiration

| Similarities | Differences |
|----|----|
| Both involve the production of chemical energy | Photosynthesis is an anabolic process |
| Both involve the production of an electron transport chain and chemiosmosis | In photosynthesis water is broken down to oxygen to release electrons for an electron transport chain |
| | In photosynthesis, electrons from the transport chain are taken up by hydrogen carriers |
| | In photosynthesis, it uses the CC to synthesise glucose |
| | Respiration is a catabolic process |
| | Respiration uses the Krebs Cycle to break down glucose |
| | In respiration, the hydrogen carriers release electrons for an electron transport chain |
| | In respiration, the electrons from the transport chain are then taken up by oxygen |

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