Photosynthesis Respiration
Stores energy in organic compound Releases energy from organic matter
Carbon dioxide is assimilated/used up Carbon dioxide is released
Oxygen is given off Oxygen is used up
Water is used up Water is liberated
Takes place in chloroplasts only Takes place in all living cells
Takes place in day time only. Takes place both day and night
Photosynthesis builds organic compound/anabolic Respiration breaks down organic matter/catabolic

 

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