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How does in terms of energy, photosynthesis, differ from from a chemical reaction that breaks down glucose?
Kinda vague...
Kinda vague...
Yeah, neither do I, I should've put it in Biology, but I wasn't thinkingUrbanXrisis said:haha, this is a physics fourm. Not sure many people know biology
Making glucose and breaking glucose are two different processes that involve the conversion of energy. Making glucose, also known as photosynthesis, is the process by which plants convert sunlight into glucose, a type of sugar that is used for energy. Breaking glucose, also known as cellular respiration, is the process by which cells break down glucose to produce energy for cellular functions.
Making and breaking glucose are essential processes for the survival of living organisms. Plants need to make glucose to produce energy for growth and metabolism, while animals and other organisms need to break down glucose to obtain the energy needed for their daily activities.
Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells. These chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, a pigment that absorbs sunlight. The energy from sunlight is used to convert water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. This process involves two stages: the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions.
Glucose is the main source of energy for cellular respiration. During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down into smaller molecules, releasing energy that is used to produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the main energy currency of cells. This energy is then used for various cellular processes, such as muscle movement and metabolism.
Plants use glucose to produce energy for growth and metabolism, but they also store excess glucose in the form of starch for later use. Animals, on the other hand, break down glucose to produce energy for various activities, but they do not have the ability to make their own glucose. Instead, they obtain glucose by consuming plants or other animals.