Photosynthesis
* Reactants:
* Carbon Dioxide (CO2): The source of carbon for building sugars.
* Water (H2O): Provides electrons and hydrogen ions.
* Light Energy: Provides the energy to drive the reactions.
Respiration
* Reactants:
* Glucose (C6H12O6): A simple sugar that acts as the fuel.
* Oxygen (O2): Used as an electron acceptor.
Key Difference: Notice that the products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) are the reactants of respiration, and vice versa. This demonstrates how these two processes are interconnected and essential for life on Earth.
