Lesson 5.6 - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration: A Comparison

Question 1

Aerobic cellular respiration and photosynthesis create a _____. Some of the products of one process serve as the reactants for the other process, and vice versa.

Answer 1

Aerobic cellular respiration and photosynthesis create a cycle. Some of the products of one process serve as the reactants for the other process, and vice versa.

Question 2

Photosynthesis occurs in the _____ of cells, while part of aerobic cellular respiration occurs in the _____.

Answer 2

Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of cells, while part of aerobic cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

Question 3

The chemical processes and physical structures that are associated with _____ and aerobic cellular respiration share many similarities.

Answer 3

The chemical processes and physical structures that are associated with photosynthesis and aerobic cellular respiration share many similarities.

Question 4

Plants and most other producers perform both photosynthesis and _____.

Answer 4

Plants and most other producers perform both photosynthesis and aerobic cellular respiration.

Question 5

Most consumers perform aerobic cellular respiration; however, they must rely on _____ for the synthesis of the _____ molecules they use as energy and as building materials.

Answer 5

Most consumers perform aerobic cellular respiration; however, they must rely on producers for the synthesis of the organic molecules they use as energy and as building materials.