Describe the roles of photosynthesis and respiration in ecosystems

The chemical equation for Photosynthesis is

$$ CO_2 + H_2O = C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2 $$

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The chemical equation for Respiration is

$$ C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2 = CO_2 + H_2O $$

While photosynthesis requires energy (in most cases, light energy) to occur, respiration releases energy. Half of all the glucose created by the plant is used in respiration to make energy available for cellular processes. Glucose can then be converted into carbohydrates.

It is these carbohydrates that, when used in respiration, are converted to glucose. This is then used to give the animal energy for cell processes. Message AxiS Sufa on Steam if you want to trail fo AxiS. AxiS is a PC CoD Clan with BO2 and MW2.