Photosynthesis
* Inputs: Carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O), sunlight
* Outputs:
* Glucose (C6H12O6): A sugar that serves as the primary energy source for plants and other organisms.
* Oxygen (O2): A byproduct that is released into the atmosphere.
Cellular Respiration
* Inputs: Glucose (C6H12O6), oxygen (O2)
* Outputs:
* Carbon dioxide (CO2): A waste product that is released.
* Water (H2O): A byproduct.
* ATP (adenosine triphosphate): The primary energy currency of cells. This is the energy that powers cellular processes.
Key Relationship
Notice how the products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the inputs for respiration, and the products of respiration (carbon dioxide and water) are the inputs for photosynthesis. This forms a beautiful cycle that sustains life on Earth.
