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Yes, they are nearly the exact opposite. While the equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2+6H2O (in the presence of light)yields C6H12O6+6O2 the equation for respiration is C6H12O6+6O2 (in the presence of enzymes) yields 6CO2+6H2O As you can see, the factor in these equations preventing them from being completely opposite is the presence of light or the presence of enzymes. In this aspect, the equations are not the opposite.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 16y agoYes. Although the steps involved are quite different, cellular respiration is essentially the reverse reaction of photosynthesis. The formula for photosynthesis is
6 H2O + 6 CO2 + light energy ----------> C6 H12 O6 + 6 O2
and the formula for cellular respiration is
C6 H12 O6 + 6 02 ----------> 6 H2O+ 6 CO2+ energy From the formulas here, you can see that the products of photosynthesis fuel cellular respiration and the products of cellular respiration fuel photosynthesis. Photosynthesis uses energy from sunlight to build glucose and release oxygen from carbon dioxide and water. Cellular respiration combines oxygen with glucose in the mitochondria to produce ATP; water (along with a little heat) and carbon dioxide are produced as well.
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∙ 12y agoYes, the 'reverse' of the Photosynthetic process is Respiration.
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∙ 12y agoA formula it certainly is, and as such it is reversible, depending upon the Energy requirements.
The chemical 'reversal' of Photosynthesis is Respiration.
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∙ 9y agoNot exactly. Plants do not breathe in the typical sense of the word. But they do take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen, which is the reverse of animals.
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∙ 9y agoThe light dependent uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide in the photosynthetic system comes under the category of reverse operations.
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∙ 12y agoYes
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What is the process that does the opposite to photosynthesis?
Cellular respiration, because it releases the energy stored in carbon bonds by photosynthesis, and recombines carbon into carbon dioxide.
What type of respiration are carbon dioxide water and energy the products of?
The process of (aerobic) cellular respiration combines a carbohydrate with oxygen to release energy. This oxidation reaction is the "reverse" of photosynthesis.
A by-product of photosynthesis which is necessary for respiration is?
Respiration is the reverse process of photosynthesis.Respiration:C6H12O6 + H2O --> CO2 + H2OPhotosynthesis:CO2 + H2O --> C6H12O6 + H2OTherefore, both products of photosynthesis are needed for respiration to occur.
Why can photosynthesis and respiration be considered reverse process?
Photosynthesis (water + carbon dioxide + sunlight ---> oxygen + sugar) and respiration (oxygen + sugar ---> water + carbon dioxide) are considered reverse processes because the reactants for photosynthesis are the products of respiration and the reactants for respiration are the products of photosynthesis.
Which reaction of cellular respiration is analogous to the light reactions of photosynthesis?
They are the reverse of each other. The equation for cellular respiration is: C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O and the equation for photosynthesis is: 6CO2 + 6H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6O2. In keeping with law of conservation of energy, cellular respiration is exothermic and photosynthesis is endothermic. It also explains how plants are able to produce oxygen, which is a symbiotic relationship with animals (who require oxygen.)
What is reverse of photosynthesis cellular respiration?
The reverse of photosynthesis is cellular respiration.
How are the equations for photosynthesis and cellular respiration different?
The overall equation of photosynthesis differs from the reverse of the overall equation of cellular respiration in that sunlight is not needed in the reverse of cellular respiration. Also, chlorophyll need not be present for the latter process.
What is the process that does the opposite to photosynthesis?
Cellular respiration, because it releases the energy stored in carbon bonds by photosynthesis, and recombines carbon into carbon dioxide.
Does DNA replicate in cellular respiration or photosynthesis?
There is no replication of the DNA in cellular respiration or photosynthesis. In cellular respiration, you have biological oxidation of the glucose molecule. In case of the photosynthesis you have the reverse process that takes place.
What process is cellular respiration sort of the reverse of?
Cellular respiration is the reverse of photosynthesis. Cellular respiration uses oxygen and produces carbon dioxide, water and energy in the form of ATP. Photosynthesis uses sunlight as an energy source and produces oxygen and water.
What is the respiration of green plants?
Photosynthesis, 6co2+6H2o+ sunlight=C6H12O6+6o2 Cellular Respiration is the reverse process of Photosynthesis C6H12O6 =6CO2+6H2O.
What process is the reverse of respiration?
The reverse is photosynthesis.
What type of respiration are carbon dioxide water and energy the products of?
The process of (aerobic) cellular respiration combines a carbohydrate with oxygen to release energy. This oxidation reaction is the "reverse" of photosynthesis.
What can Described as the reverse of photosynthesis?
Cellular respiration. Their chemical equations are the reverse of each other.
True of false photosynthesis is essentially the reverse of cellular respiration?
true
How do the overall procces of cellular respiration and photosynthesis compare?
They are basically reverse reactions of the other. Photosynthesis H2O + CO2 + Energy (light) --> Sugar + O2 Cellular Respiration Sugar + O2 --> H2O + CO2 + Energy (ATP)
What are the difference between photosythisis and cellular respiration?
First of all, photosynthesis can only occur in plants. Animals are incapable of performing this process. Cellular respiration ,however, can occur in both plants and animals. Ironically, the two processes are alike in a special way: the formula for cellular respiration is the exact reverse of the formula for photosynthesis. See the 'Related Questions' link on this page for the formulas. Photosynthesis is an anabolic process, whereas cellular respiration is a catabolic process. In other words, photosynthesis involves the synthesis of organic compounds while cellular respiration involves the breakdown of organic compounds. Although photosynthesis is anabolic and cellular respiration is catabolic, both processes require an input of energy at various stages. For example, during the first stage of cellular respiration, glycolysis, an input of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is required in order to breakup glucose into two pyruvate molecules. It is important to note that during glycolysis, 4 ATP are produced for every 2 ATP used, resulting in a net gain of 2 ATP.
