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This process of Photosynthesis occurs in plants, algae and many types of bacteria. It is vital for all life on earth as it maintains a normal level of Oxygen in the atmosphere and not only does all forms of life depends on it for breathing but it is the ultimate source of energy in their food. Photosynthesis and Respiration are parallel to each other and are both essential to the other process. One requires oxygen while inhaling and releases carbon dioxide while exhaling, and the other does the opposite but though a more complex process. This ability to perform photosynthesis is unique because not all biological organisms such as animals and fungi are able to directly use light energy to power biological processes like active transport, cell division and muscle movement. It is the basis to all food chains making it the most essential part.

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What gas used by both plants and animals is a product of photosynthesis?

Oxygen is a product of photosynthesis that is used by plants and animals for respiration.


Do photosynthesis occur in plants and animals?

Photosynthesis only occurs in plants, on the leaves, to produce nutrients for it. Animals all respire, which is effectively the opposite of respiration.


What gas do the animals and plants produce?

animals and plants release carbon dioxide from respiration plants alone release oxygen from photosynthesis


What is misleading about the following statement Plants perform photosynthesis and animals perform cellular respiration?

The statement is misleading because both plants and animals perform both photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Plants perform photosynthesis to produce energy, while animals perform cellular respiration to break down energy-rich molecules and release energy.


Does respiration and photosynthesis both occur in all living things?

No, not all living things perform both respiration and photosynthesis. Plants, algae, and some bacteria perform photosynthesis, while most organisms, including plants, animals, and bacteria, perform respiration to generate energy.


Why photosynthesis and respiration are important?

Photosynthesis is the process in which green plants make their own food... i.e. glucose. When they do not have light they cannot perform photosynthesis so they must use respiration to make their energy. Respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to extract energy. Animals use respiration as their only means of getting energy.


Why photosynthesis and respiration important?

Photosynthesis is the process in which green plants make their own food... i.e. glucose. When they do not have light they cannot perform photosynthesis so they must use respiration to make their energy. Respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to extract energy. Animals use respiration as their only means of getting energy.


Why is it important that the processes of respiration and photosynthesis stay in balance?

Respiration and photosynthesis are interconnected processes that rely on each other. Photosynthesis produces oxygen and glucose, which are essential for respiration to occur. Respiration, in turn, produces carbon dioxide needed for photosynthesis. Keeping these processes balanced ensures a stable level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which is crucial for the survival of plants, animals, and other organisms.


A waste product of respiration in animals that is used by plants to carry out photosynthesis is?

Carbon dioxide :)


What is the name of the process that animals use to release energy?

Respiration; It is a part of Photosynthesis in plants


Is glucose found in animals or plants?

Glucose is found in both plants and animals. Plants produce glucose by photosynthesis, and animals consume glucose (it is the first reactant for cellular respiration).


Does photosynthesis or cellular respiration only occur in plants?

No, both photosynthesis and cellular respiration occur in plants as well as in other organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and animals. Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to produce energy, while cellular respiration is the process by which organisms use oxygen to break down glucose and produce ATP for energy.