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Explain why photosynthesis and cellular respiration are considered to be paired processes​

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Because they are the same chemical reaction but reversed. Cellular respiration takes glucose (from nutrient/food) and oxygen (from atmosphere) in order to make CO2 (think about exhaling) and H20 (water).

(I don't remember this clearly so it may be wrong, i'll look into it and come back!)

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