The carbon cycle refers to the processes by which carbon in the biosphere is recycled. Photosynthesis sucks carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, while cellular respiration releases it into the environment. Photosynthesis is the process by which solar energy reaches a plant and is converted into glucose.
How photosynthesis and cellular respiration are similar:
Photosynthesis is a method by which plants and other organisms transform light energy into chemical energy, which is then released to fuel the organism's metabolic activities through cellular respiration.