photosynthesis and respiration

• Photosynthesis


  A process used by plants which converts light energy into chemical energy to fuel the plant's activities
• Photosynthesis


  • Occurs in the chloroplast of plants
  • Formula: carbon dioxide + water + light energy = oxygen + glucose
  • Inputs: carbon dioxide, water, light energy
  • Outputs: oxygen, glucose
• Respiration


  The chemical process where energy is released from food substances