Question

State any four differences between photosynthesis and respiration.

Answer 1

	Photosynthesis		Respiration
1.	Carbon dioxide is used up and oxygen is released.	1.	Oxygen is used up and carbon dioxide is released.
2.	Photosynthesis occurs in plants and some bacteria.	2.	Respiration occurs in all living organisms.
3.	Photosynthesis results in the of dry weight of the plants.	3.	Respiration results in loss of dry weight of the plants.
4.	Glucose is produced, which is utilized by the plants.	4.	Glucose is broken down to obtain energy.
5.	The raw materials for photosynthesis are water, carbon dioxide and sunlight.	5.	The raw material for respiration is glucose.