Which of the Following Statements Is a CORRECT Comparison Between

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a CORRECT comparison between photosynthesis and respiration?

• A) Photosynthesis occurs only in plants whereas respiration occurs only in animals-not plants.
• B) Photosynthesis is a metabolic pathway of many reactions whereas respiration occurs in a single step.
• C) In plants, photosynthesis occurs only during the light whereas respiration occurs only during the dark.
• D) Photosynthesis is an energy storing process whereas respiration is an energy releasing process.
• E) Photosynthesis uses a metabolic pathway to make sugars whereas respiration uses the same metabolic pathway to breakdown sugars.

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