Comparing Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

Comparing Photosynthesis&Cellular Respiration

ProkaryotesEukaryotePro = firstConsidered more primitiveDoes not have organellesNo intercellular membranes

Basic Cell TypesEu = newConsidered more advancedHas organellesHas intercellular membranes

Basic Cell Types

ProkaryotesEukaryotePigments, like chlorophyll, in cytoplasm

Location Photosynthesis

Chloroplasts pigments

ProkaryoteEukaryotesCytoplasm (or on the inner surfaces of the cells)MitochondriaLocation Aerobic Respiration

Light (Dependent) ReactionsLight Independent ReactionsRequires lightNo need for lightWhen Photosynthesis

When Cellular RespirationAll the time

CO2H2O

Reactants (Input) Photosynthesis

O2C6H12O6Reactants (Input) Cellular Respiration

C6H12O2O2Products (Output) Photosynthesis

CO2H2OProducts (Output) Aerobic Respiration

PhotosynthesisRespirationLight energyChemical Bondsusually glucose C6H12O6Energy Sources

PhotosynthesisRespirationEnergy stored in glucoses chemical bonds.Energy released from glucose chemical bonds.Energy Results

Glucose 5-Carbon Ring Monosaccharide (Simple Sugar)