Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Together, these two processes work together to collect the energy from sunlight. "They package it into chemical molecules, and break down those molecules to power the growth, movement, and functions of all organisms and their cells."
Photosynthesis converts solar energy to stored chemical energy. Cellular respiration takes that stored chemical energy to ATP. ATP is an energy molecule used directly by the cell.
Both of these processes cycle important molecules into our atmosphere. Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide and gives oxygen. Cellular respiration uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.
Photosynthesis converts solar energy to stored chemical energy. Cellular respiration takes that stored chemical energy to ATP. ATP is an energy molecule used directly by the cell.
Both of these processes cycle important molecules into our atmosphere. Photosynthesis removes carbon dioxide and gives oxygen. Cellular respiration uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.