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What is the opposite reaction of photosynthesis called?

The opposite reaction of photosynthesis is called cellular respiration. This process involves breaking down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP, with the byproducts being carbon dioxide and water.


What is the opposite of photosynthesis?

The opposite of photosynthesis is cellular respiration. Photosynthesis stores up energy in the form of complex sugars while cellular respiration breaks down these sugars in order to harvest their energy. The fact that they are opposites are reflected in their chemical equations, as shown below. Photosynthesis: 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy --> 6C6H12O6 + 6O2 Cellular respiration: 6C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O + 34ATP


What process which is the opposite of photosynthesis enables plants to use the energy in food?

Cellular respiration is the process in which plants (and all living organisms) break down food molecules to release energy. This process is the opposite of photosynthesis, as it uses oxygen to convert glucose into ATP, providing energy for the plant's cellular functions.


At what point in a plant's life cycle does photosynthesis begin?

Photosynthesis begins in a plant's life cycle during the growth stage, specifically when the plant has developed leaves and is exposed to sunlight.


Is respiration opposite of photosynthesis?

in a way respiration is the opposite of photosynthesis. Because when you look at the formula for each of them one is the reverse of the other. However, photosynthesis is the process of changeing sunlight to energy and respiration is when a cell no longer needs a part of it, or that part gets too old. Say, for example a mitochondria isn't doing it's job, then the cell will break it down and use the remainder if the mitochondria for something else. That is respiration.