What are the differences between photosynthesis and respiration? – NABTEB QUESTION
by Sunday | Sep 19 | NABTEB QUESTIONS |
| 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 |