Distinguish between photosynthesis and aerobic respiration.

Distinguish Between

No.	Photosynthesis	Aerobic respiration
1.	It takes place in the cells containing chloroplasts.	It takes place in all living cells of higher organisms.
2.	It occurs in chloroplast.	It occurs in the cytoplasm and mitochondria.
3.	It is an energy-trapping process.	It is an energy-releasing process.
4.	It is an anabolic process.	It is a catabolic process.
5.	This process requires CO₂ and H₂O.	This process requires sugar and O₂.
6.	Light is necessary for photosynthesis.	Light is not necessary for aerobic respiration.
7.	The end products are carbohydrates and oxygen.	The end products are CO₂, H₂O and energy.
8.	Overall equation: \[\ce{6CO2 + 12H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6H2O + 6O2↑}\]	Overall equation: \[\ce{C6H12O6 + 6O2 -> 6H2O + 6CO2 + Energy}\]

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