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Explain why respiration is often described as the opposite of photosynthesis.
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This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells and requires the presence of chlorophyll. On the other hand, respiration is the process by which living organisms, including plants, break down glucose and other organic molecules to release energy. This Show more…
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