Which of the Following Statements Comparing Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing photosynthesis and cellular respiration is accurate?

• A) Photosynthesis is a catabolic pathway, whereas cellular respiration is an anabolic pathway.
• B) Water is formed during photosynthesis but broken apart during cellular respiration.
• C) Both photosynthesis and cellular respiration require electron transport chains.
• D) Both photosynthesis and cellular respiration produce CO₂ as metabolic end products.

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