Explain how photosynthesis and aerobic respiration are reverse processes yet dependent upon each other?

Question

Explain how photosynthesis and aerobic respiration are reverse processes yet dependent upon each other?

Answer 1

During photosynthesis plants take in CO2 & release O2, which is used by organisms during aerobic respiration.O2 is taken & CO2 is released.

The former helps in storing energy in the form of food production.The latter in breaking down food to release energy.

These processes also help in maintaining the level of O2 & CO2 in a balance in the atmosphere.

Answer 2

Aerobic respiration is totally depends on photosynthesis because organic  food which is produced during  photosynthesis is oxidised in respiration and co2 ,H2o are products of respiration, utilised in photosynthesis.

Answer 3

Photosynthesis is the conversion of light energy into chemical energy by living organisms. The raw materials are carbon dioxide and water; the energy source is sunlight; and the end-products are oxygen and (energy rich) carbohydrates, for example sucrose, glucose and starch. This process is arguably the most important biochemical pathway,since nearly all life on Earth either directly or indirectly depends on it. It is a complex process occurring in higher plants, phytoplankton, algae, as well as bacteria such as cyanobacteria. Photosynthetic organisms are also referred to as photoautotrophs.

A commonly used but slightly simplified equation for photosynthesis is:

6 CO2(g) + 12 H2O(l) + photons → C6H12O6(aq) + 6 O2(g) + 6 H2O(l)

carbon dioxide + water + light energy → glucose + oxygen + water

Aerobic respiration

Cellular respiration describes the metabolic reactions and processes that take place in a cell or across the cell membrane to get biochemical energy from fuel molecules and the release of the cells' waste products. Energy can be released by the oxidation of multiple fuel molecules and is stored as "high-energy" carriers. The reactions involved in respiration are catabolic reactions in metabolism.

Simplified Reaction: C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g) → 6CO2 (g) + 6H2O (l) ΔHc -2880 kJ

P.S.   Observe the reactions involved. Youll see they both are reverse of each other yet have some elements in common

Answer 4

Photosynthesis enables plants, amongst other things, to take in carbon dioxide and then produce oxygen.

Aerobic respiration takes in oxygen and lets out carbon dioxide.