What are the differences between aerobic respiration and photosynthesis in eukaryotic cells?

1. The process of converting glucose to carbon dioxide (Co2) and water (H20) with the aid of oxygen (O2) is known as aerobic respiration.

2. This process generates energy.

3. It is an oxygenic process (requires oxygen).

4. It releases Co2 and H20 as a waste product.

5. This process takes place in mitochondria.

6. Photsynthesis is the process of converting Co2 and H20 into organic molecules using the energy released from the sun.

7. This process traps energy.

8. It is an oxygengenic process (does not require oxygen).

9. It releases O2 as a waste product.

10. This process takes place in chloroplasts.

While photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy (glucose) in the chloroplasts, aerobic respiration breaks down glucose to produce ATP using oxygen as the final electron acceptor. Both processes result in the release of carbon dioxide and water as waste products, while photosynthesis consumes carbon dioxide and produces oxygen as a byproduct.