2.4 Identify the reactants, products, and basic purposes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Explain the interrelated nature of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cells of photosynthetic organisms.
Vocabulary Tier 3
Cellular Respiration - breaks down stored energy to release energy Photosynthesis - takes sunlight and converts the energy into a carbohydrate Light - wave energy at a certain wavelength Chlorophyll - the green plant pigment that captures light Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - gas that is needed in photosynthesis
Essential Questions 1. How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration the same, but opposite equations?
2. How is cellular respiration related to your activities on a daily basis that let you survive?
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
You're alive because of this equation
Cellular Respiration
Animals need to eat so they can get energy stored in sugar. Animals need to breath so they can get energy stored in sugar.
Cellular Respiration
The mitochondria and chloroplast (in green) allow for life as we know it. Meaning of life...Take care of your mitochondria.