Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

Manipulative Activity Worksheet

Name: ____________________________________ Period: _____
Part A: Photosynthesis
1. Give the name of the element or molecule represented by each of the following
symbols:
H = __________________ O = __________________ C = __________________
H2O = ____________________________

CO2 = ____________________________

C6H12O6 = ________________________

O2 = ________________________

2. Fill in the photosynthesis equations below as indicated:

Symbols: __________ + __________

________ + ________ +________

Words: _____________ + __________

________+ _________+_______

Part B: Photosynthesis Molecular Model

3. Draw your photosynthesis molecular model in the space below. Use plus signs and
arrows to match the equation you did in Part A.
Color it to match your model (optional).

Part C: Cellular Respiration Molecular Model

4. Fill in the cellular respiration equations below as indicated:
Symbols: __________ + __________

________ + ________ +________

Words: _____________ + __________

________+ _________+_______

Part D: Cellular Respiration Molecular Model

5. Draw your cellular respiration molecular model in the space below. Use plus signs
and arrows to match the equation you did in Part C. Also ATP energy!
Color it to match your model (optional).

Part E: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

6. Write a paragraph to explain how photosynthesis and cellular
respiration are connected. Include which organisms do each
process.
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