Question

Differentiate between photosynthesis and respiration.

Answer 1

1.Photosynthesis is a process by which green plants manufacture food.
2.It requires sunlight.
3.Carbon Dioxide is used and Oxygen is liberated.
4.It takes place only in cells of green leaves and young green leaves.
5.It takes place only during the day.

1.Respiration is a process by which food is broken down to liberate energy.
2.Light is not essential.
3.Oxygen is used and carbon dioxide is liberated.
4.It takes place in all parts of a plant.
5.It takes place day and night.

Answer 2

Photosynthesis is anabolic process  where as respiration is catabolic  process.

Photosynthesis makes food where as respiration  break down the food molecules

Explanation:

Catabolic- complex molecules destructed to simple molecules

Anabolic  - simple molecules constructed  to complex molecules