Photosynthesis and Respiration: "Hydrate" of Carbon
Photosynthesis and Respiration: "Hydrate" of Carbon
Photosynthesis and Respiration: "Hydrate" of Carbon
• Photosynthesis in plants
requires CO2, H2O, and
energy from the sun and
produces carbohydrates,
such as glucose [C6H12O6
=C(H2O)6]. “hydrate” of
carbon
• In respiration, glucose is
oxidized in living cells to
produce CO2, H2O, and
energy.
1
1. polyhydroxy ketone C O
-OH > 1
O
2. polyhydroxy aldehyde C H
-OH > 1