How are photosynthesis and aerobic cellular respiration?

Answer 1

Aerobic respiration:

C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O

glucose + oxygen produce carbon dioxide and water

Photosynthesis:

6CO2 + 6H2O --> C6H12O6 + 6O2

carbon dioxide and water produce glucose and oxygen

The reactants of aerobic respiration are the products of photosynthesis. Organisms that undergo aerobic respiration need the products of photosynthesis to survive (this includes the plants and other photosynthesizing organisms themselves). Plants and other photosynthesizing organisms need the products of aerobic respiration in order to survive.

Answer 2

Photosynthesis and aerobic cellular respiration are complementary processes in the carbon cycle. Photosynthesis uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen, while aerobic cellular respiration breaks down glucose using oxygen to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water. Together, they balance the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.