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Does respiration expend more energy than photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis vs Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are two basic metabolic processes occurring in the energy conversion of ecosystems. During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide and water are used in the synthesis of organic compounds with the aid of sunlight. This organic compounds can be used by cells as food. During cellular respiration, energy in the form of ATP is produced by breaking down food. The main difference between photosynthesis and cellular respiration is that photosynthesis is an anabolic process, where the synthesis of organic compounds occurs, storing energy whereas cellular respiration is a catabolic process, where the stored organic compounds are utilized, producing energy.

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Yes the answer is yes
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