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 |