Comparing Photosynthesis&

Cellular Respiration

Prokaryotes EukaryotePro = firstConsidered more primitiveDoes not have organellesNo intercellular

membranes

Basic Cell Types

Eu = newConsidered more advancedHas organellesHas intercellular

membranes

Basic Cell Types

Prokaryotes EukaryotePigments, like

chlorophyll, in cytoplasm

Location • Photosynthesis

Chloroplast’s pigments

Prokaryote EukaryotesCytoplasm (or on the

inner surfaces of the cells)Mitochondria

Location • Aerobic Respiration

Light (Dependent) Reactions

Light Independent Reactions

Requires light No need for light

When • Photosynthesis

When • Cellular Respiration

All the time

CO2 H2O

Reactants (Input) • Photosynthesis

O2 C6H12O6

Reactants (Input) • Cellular Respiration

C6H12O2 O2

Products (Output) • Photosynthesis

CO2 H2O

Products (Output) • Aerobic Respiration

Photosynthesis RespirationLight energy Chemical Bonds

usually glucose C6H12O6

Energy Sources

Photosynthesis RespirationEnergy stored in

glucose’s chemical bonds.

Energy released from glucose chemical bonds.

Energy Results

Glucose • 5-Carbon Ring • Monosaccharide (Simple Sugar)