Energy in Cells Photosynthesis Vs Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some microorganisms make food by using the sun’s energy.
Takes Place in the… Chloroplast of plant cells Chlorophyll is a green pigment that traps the sun’s energy.
Reactants carbon dioxide – CO2 water - H2O sun light
Products Glucose - C6H12O6 oxygen - O2
Chemical Equation 6CO2 + 6H2O C6H12O6 + 6O2 reactants products sunlight C6H12O6 + 6O2 carbon dioxide water glucose oxygen reactants products
light energy is converted into chemical energy
Cellular Respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to produce energy in the cell.
Takes Place in the … Mitochondria of animal and plant cells
Reactants Glucose - C6H12O6 oxygen - O2
Products carbon dioxide – CO2 water - H2O ATP
Chemical Equation C6H12O6 + 6O2 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP reactants products carbon dioxide water glucose oxygen reactants products
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Plant Cells Animal Cells