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What is the role of oxygen in photosynthesis and in cellular respiration?

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In photosynthesis, solar energy is harvested as chemical energy in a process that converts water and carbon dioxide to glucose. Oxygen is released as a byproduct. In cellular respiration, oxygen is used to break down glucose, releasing chemical energy and heat in the process

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product, whereas cellular respiration uses oxygen as a reactant to release energy from food

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