Question

1. in paragraph 7, you read a comparison of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. refer to that figure, and then place an x in the row of the correct process in the table below.

characteristic	photosynthesis	cellular respiration
energy is released
reactants are co₂ and water
products are co₂ and water

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Photosynthesis Details

Photosynthesis uses light energy (input) to convert \( \text{CO}_2 \) and \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \) into glucose and \( \text{O}_2 \). So for "Energy is an input", "Reactants are \( \text{CO}_2 \) and water", mark X in Photosynthesis.

Step2: Recall Cellular Respiration Details

Cellular respiration breaks glucose to release energy (ATP), with reactants glucose and \( \text{O}_2 \), products \( \text{CO}_2 \), \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \), and energy. So for "Energy is released", "Products are \( \text{CO}_2 \) and water", mark X in Cellular Respiration.

Table with X (rows as per characteristics):

Characteristic	Photosynthesis	Cellular Respiration
Energy is released		X
Reactants are \( \text{CO}_2 \) and water	X
Products are \( \text{CO}_2 \) and water		X

(If the task was to fill the table, this is the correct marking. The answer here shows the filled table as the result of the steps.)

Answer:

Characteristic	Photosynthesis	Cellular Respiration
Energy is released		X
Reactants are \( \text{CO}_2 \) and water	X
Products are \( \text{CO}_2 \) and water		X