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The splitting of water into H+ and OH- is called hydrolysis and occurs in a huge array of biochemical reactions.

Water is broken down just about as often as it is resembled, call these processes a 'lubricant for chemical reactions'.

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Does photosynthesis or cellular respiration use oxygen to break down molecules?

Photosynthesis is the use of sunlight to power the creation of sugars from carbon dioxide and water. Where's cellular respiration is the reaction of sugars and oxygen to create energy. Because the sugar is being broken down by the oxygen, we would consider cellular respiration to be the one that uses oxygen to break down molecules.


What causes the temperature to decrease in photosynthesis the break down of water by electrolysis?

In photosynthesis, the temperature does not decrease. It actually increases because the process is endothermic, meaning it requires energy input. The breakdown of water by electrolysis is a separate process that releases energy in the form of heat and is not directly related to the temperature change in photosynthesis.


What is the counterpart to photosynthesis?

The counterpart to photosynthesis is cellular respiration. In cellular respiration, organisms (including plants) break down organic molecules to release energy, carbon dioxide, and water. This process is the opposite of photosynthesis and is essential for the survival of living organisms.


Is water produced during photosynthesis?

No, water is not produced.Water is broken down to get electrons.


What is the specific function of ATP in photosynthesis?

ATP in photosynthesis is used as an energy carrier to fuel the various chemical reactions that occur during the light-dependent and light-independent (Calvin Cycle) phases. It provides the energy needed to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Related Questions

What does oxygen break glucose down to during photosynthesis?

carbon dixoside and water


How can we say that oxygen released during photosynthesis is a result of water or carbon dioxide break down?

Isotope studies.


How is respiration in plants dependent on photosynthesis?

Respiration is the break down of sugars. In plants, sugars are produced through photosynthesis. Without photosynthesis, plants would not have the sugar to break down in respiration.


What role does chlorophyll play in for photosynthesis?

Chlorophyll is responsible for trapping the sunlight energy which is used to break down the water into hydrogen and oxygen


Where do plants get energy live and grow?

Break down of sugar by photosynthesis


What organelle is needed to break down the glucose in cell respiration?

photosynthesis


Does photosynthesis or cellular respiration use oxygen to break down molecules?

Photosynthesis is the use of sunlight to power the creation of sugars from carbon dioxide and water. Where's cellular respiration is the reaction of sugars and oxygen to create energy. Because the sugar is being broken down by the oxygen, we would consider cellular respiration to be the one that uses oxygen to break down molecules.


Does photosynthesis break down large food molecules?

No, photosynthesis does not break down large food molecules; instead, it is a process that converts light energy into chemical energy. During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight to transform carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. The glucose produced can then be used as a source of energy or as a building block for larger organic molecules, but the process itself is not about breaking down food molecules. Instead, it synthesizes them.


Which term best break down photosynthesis into two words?

"light" and "build"


What is the main purpose of photosyntheiss?

The main purpose of photosynthesis is to break down water and sunlight in order to produce energy (ATP) and sugars (glucose). This process releases O2 into the atmosphere from the breakdown of the water.


How does rocks break down?

It when water goes into the rock and then the water freezes and break the rock


Autotrophic bacteria use the sun's energy to break down these in their environment?

Autotrophic bacteria use the sun's energy to break down carbon dioxide and water in their environment through the process of photosynthesis. This allows them to produce their own food in the form of organic compounds.