Compare and contrast photosynthesis and oxidative phosphorylation.
Differences:
Photosynthesis.
It occurs in the chloroplastum
Take carbon dioxide from the air
Releases oxygen to the air
It occurs when there is light.
Converts light energy into chemical energy.
It is an endergonic, endothermic and anabolic process
Oxidative phosphorylation
It occurs in the mithocondria.
Releases carbon dioxide to the air
Take oxygen from the air
Converts chemical energy into heat and useful energy.
It is an exergonic, exothermic and catabolic process.
It ocurrs with or without light.
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