| Photosynthesis | Respiration |
| This process is common to all green plants containing chlorophyll pigments. | This process is common to all living things, including plants, animals, birds, etc. |
| Food is synthesized. | Food is oxidised. |
| Energy is stored. | Energy is released. |
| Is an anabolic process. | Is a catabolic process. |
| Cytochrome is required. | Cytochrome is required here too |
| It is an Endothermal process. | It is an Exothermal process. |
| It comprises products such as water, oxygen and sugar | It comprises products such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen |
| Radiant energy is converted into potential energy. | Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. |
| Occurs during daytime in the presence of sunlight only. | Is a continuous process, taking place all through the lifetime |
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