Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

Photosynthesis

Definition:process in which plant cells convert the energy from sunlight into chemical energy inside the chloroplasts

Source of Energy for Plant Cells

Sunlight

Photosynthesis Equation

6H2O + 6CO2 + Light Energy C6H12O6 + 6O2

Where do the products of Photosynthesis go?

1) Plants use the glucose for their own cellular processes

2) Plants store glucose in the form of starch

3) Animals eat the plants and as a result get glucose and starch from them

4) Animals breathe in oxygen

Cellular Respiration

Definition:Process in which cells use oxygen to release energy stored in sugars inside the mitochondria

Source of Energy for Animal Cells

Food

Cellular Respiration Equation

C6H12O6 + 6O2 Chemical Energy + 6H2O + 6CO2

Where do the products of Cellular Respiration go?

1) Animal cells use the chemical energy for their own cellular processes

2) Released as heat

3) Release carbon dioxide for plant cells