Question

Which statement describes how photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interrelated?A. Oxygen is produced during cellular respiration and stored during photosynthesis.B. Carbon dioxide and water released by cellular respiration are used in photosynthesis.C. Photosynthesis releases the energy that is stored during the process of cellular respiration.D. Glucose is used during cellular respiration to produce food that is broken down during photosynthesis.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Carbon dioxide and water released by cellular respiration are used in photosynthesis.

Step-by-step explanation:

Both photosynthesis and respiration are interconnected with each other because the product one process is utilized in another process.

In photosynthesis, plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and release oxygen.

6CO₂ + 6H₂O+ energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

In respiration, the product of photosynthesis glucose and oxygen is converted into carbon dioxide, water, and energy.

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O+ energy

This shows that both processes are interrelated so the correct answer is B. Carbon dioxide and water released by cellular respiration are used in photosynthesis.