Co-Existence of Respiration and Photosynthesis
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Part 1: Fill out the following table to compare and contrast Photosynthesis and Aerobic Cellular Respiration.
Photosynthesis
Aerobic Cellular Respiration
Full balanced equation
Reactants
Products
Is this reaction endergonic or exergonic? State which one it is.
Energy source used
Cell organelles involved in the reaction
Role of ATP in the reaction
Part 2: After completing the table you will have a basic understanding of these two complementary metabolic processes. Using what you have learned, and additional reference information, answer the following questions.
What types of organisms can use Photosynthesis to produce glucose? Provide examples.
What types of organisms can use Aerobic Cellular Respiration to break down glucose to produce ATP? Provide examples.
If oxygen is lacking, how might cells meet their energy needs through fermentation? Explain and give some examples of cells that can do this.
Both reactions are examples of complex metabolic pathways, consisting of many linked reactions. Briefly, explain the role of enzymes in chemical reactions and metabolic pathways.
Be sure to list and cite in APA, all references used to prepare both parts of this IP assignment.
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Part 2: After completing the table you will have a basic understanding of these two complementary metabolic processes. Using what you have learned, and additional reference information, answer the following questions.
What types of organisms can use Photosynthesis to produce glucose? Provide examples.
All autotrophs uses photosynthesis for the production of glucose. Examples of autotrophs are algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, angiosperms etc.
What types of organisms can use Aerobic Cellular Respiration to break down glucose to produce ATP? Provide examples.
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