Identify reactants and products using cell respiration and photosynthesis equation.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the reactants and products involved in the processes of cell respiration and photosynthesis. This entails an understanding of the chemical equations that represent each process and what substances are consumed (reactants) and produced (products) during these biological reactions.
Answer
Photosynthesis reactants: 6H2O, 6CO2, solar energy. Products: C6H12O6, 6O2. Cellular respiration reactants: C6H12O6, 6O2. Products: 6CO2, 6H2O, energy.
The reactants for photosynthesis are 6H2O, 6CO2, and solar energy. The products are C6H12O6 and 6O2. The reactants for cellular respiration are C6H12O6 and 6O2. The products are 6CO2, 6H2O, and energy (ATP).
Answer for screen readers
The reactants for photosynthesis are 6H2O, 6CO2, and solar energy. The products are C6H12O6 and 6O2. The reactants for cellular respiration are C6H12O6 and 6O2. The products are 6CO2, 6H2O, and energy (ATP).
More Information
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are complementary processes. Photosynthesis captures solar energy to make glucose and oxygen, while cellular respiration breaks down glucose with oxygen to release energy, producing carbon dioxide and water.
Tips
A common mistake is reversing the reactants and products for these two processes. Always remember that the products of photosynthesis serve as the reactants for cellular respiration, and vice versa.
Sources
- Photosynthesis: Reactants and Products - Visible Body - visiblebody.com
- Cellular Respiration | Definition, Products & Reactants - Lesson - study.com
- Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis | CK-12 Foundation - flexbooks.ck12.org
