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Difference between photosynthesis and respiration:
| Photosynthesis | Respiration |
| ( ii) Photosynthesis occurs only in cells containing chlorophyll in the presence of sunlight. | ( i) Respiration is the process in which oxygen is absorbed and energy and carbon dioxide is released. |
| (ii) Photosynthesis occurs only in cells containing chlorophyll in the presence of sunlight. | ( ii) Respiration is a process which occurs at all times in all living cells. |
| (iii) It is an anabolic orocess. | (iii) It is a catabolic orocess. |
| (iv) It results in a gain in dry mass. | (iv) It results in a loss in dry mass. |
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