Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis
By Miles Cunningham
Chemical Equations of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis-6CO2 + 6H2O ----> C6H12O6 + 6O2
Definitions You Might Need to Know
Anaerobic- A process that does not require oxygen
Cellular Respiration- a set of metabolic processes that take place in cells to convert nutrients (glucose) into ATP
ATP( Adenosine Diphosphate)- the only usable form of energy in the cell
ADP( Adenosine Diphosphate)- When energy is released from ATP, the high energy phosphate group bond is broken the breaking of this bond releases energy known as ADP.
Photosynthesis- a light process in which light energy, water and carbon dioxide are used to glucose for energy.
The steps of Cellular Respiration
Glycolysis
The Krebs Cycle
The second step of Cellular Respiration is known as The Krebs Cycle. This cylce takes place in the matrix of the mitochondria and produces 2 ATP. This process is an Aerobic process meaning it requires oxygen.
Electron Transport Chain
The third and final stage of Cellular Respiration is known as the Electron Transport Chain. This is the most efficient stage at producing ATP making 32 ATP total. This stage is an aerobic process that occurs in the inner membrane of the mitochondria.
Where does photosynthesis occur?
Factors That Affect Photosynthesis
The steps of Light Reactions
Step 2: Pigment electrons gain the energy and jump an energy level (also known as excited electrons)
Step 3: Excited electrons enter an electron transport chain (a series of proteins) As the electrons are passed from protein to protein, chemical energy is generated and stored in ATP and NADPH (energy storage molecules or energy "carriers")