Photosynthesis & Respiration (Yr_8)

Question 1

What cycle are photosynthesis & respiration part of?

Answer 1

The carbon cycle

Question 2

What is the difference between photosynthesis & respiration?

Answer 2

They are the opposite of each other

Question 3

What does photosynthesis require?

Answer 3

carbon dioxide

Question 4

Describe the photosynthesis process:

Answer 4

Vascular plants transport water through the xylem
carbon dioxide gets in and oxygen gets out through pores in leaves called STOMATA
photons from the sun are absorbed by chlorophyll

Question 5

Describe the cellular respiration process:

Answer 5

Cellular respiration includes using oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide.
Air travels down trachea into alveoli
oxygen is absorbed into blood
pumped around the body