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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