Photosynthesis

And
Cellular Respiration

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Activity
By: Sandy’s Science Stuff
Answers included
 Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Activity
Cut out the boxes below to make the equations for photosynthesis and respiration. Include the organelles that are used
in the processes. Check your answers then glue the final product in your notebook.

6 CO2 6 H2O Mitochondria

6 molecules of 6 molecules of
carbon dioxide water

6 CO2 6 H2O Chloroplast

6 molecules of 6 molecules of
carbon dioxide water

6 O2 C6H12O6 Cytoplasm
6 molecules of 1 molecule of sugar
oxygen (glucose)

6 O2 C6H12O6 Sunlight
6 molecules of 1 molecule of sugar
oxygen (glucose)

reactants products
Energy (ATP)
reactants products

Yields Yields

After completing the activity, answer these questions in your notebook.

1. Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are similar.
2. Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are different.
 Chloroplast

Answer Key

1 molecule of sugar

6 molecules of
carbon dioxide

6 molecules of
6 molecules of
Yields

(glucose)
C6H12O6
Sunlight

oxygen
water
6 H2O
6 CO2

6 O2
reactants products
1 molecule of sugar

carbon dioxide

6 molecules of
6 molecules of

Energy (ATP)
6 molecules of

Yields
(glucose)
C6H12O6

water
oxygen

6 H2O
6 CO2
6 O2

reactants products

After completing the activity, answer these questions in your notebook.

Mitochondria 1. Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are similar.
a. Photosynthesis and respiration are complementary processes.
b. P reactants same as R products
2. Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are different.
a. P - Occurs in plants, Requires energy, Production of food. Energy
Cytoplasm Captured
b. R - Occurs in all living organisms, Releases energy, Breakdown of food.
Energy released,
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 Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Activity Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Activity
Cut out the boxes below to make the equations for photosynthesis and respiration. Include the organelles that are used Cut out the boxes below to make the equations for photosynthesis and respiration. Include the organelles that are used
in the processes. Check your answers then glue the final product in your notebook. in the processes. Check your answers then glue the final product in your notebook.

6 CO2 6 H2O Mitochondria 6 CO2 6 H2O Mitochondria

6 molecules of 6 molecules of 6 molecules of 6 molecules of
carbon dioxide water carbon dioxide water

6 CO2 6 H2O Chloroplast 6 CO2 6 H2O Chloroplast

6 molecules of 6 molecules of 6 molecules of 6 molecules of
carbon dioxide water carbon dioxide water

6 O2 C6H12O6 Cytoplasm 6 O2 C6H12O6 Cytoplasm

6 molecules of 1 molecule of sugar 6 molecules of 1 molecule of sugar
oxygen (glucose) oxygen (glucose)

6 O2 C6H12O6 Sunlight 6 O2 C6H12O6 Sunlight

6 molecules of 1 molecule of sugar 6 molecules of 1 molecule of sugar
oxygen (glucose) oxygen (glucose)

reactants products reactants products

Energy (ATP) Energy (ATP)
reactants products reactants products

Yields Yields Yields Yields

After completing the activity, answer these questions in your notebook. After completing the activity, answer these questions in your notebook.
1. Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are similar. 1. Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are similar.
2. Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are different. 2. Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are different.