Is oxygen a reactant in cellular respiration and photosynthesis?
In cellular respiration, yes—oxygen is a key reactant. But in photosynthesis, nope—oxygen is actually a product!
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Nope, oxygen is not a reactant in photosynthesis; it's a product. But in cellular respiration, it's crucial as a reactant. Been there, done that in bio class!
Oxygen is essential for cellular respiration as a reactant, but it’s the shiny end product in photosynthesis. Plants give it away like party favors!
In cellular respiration, plants and animals need oxygen as a reactant. In photosynthesis, though, plants create it as a product. Simple as that.
Short answer: Oxygen is a star player in cellular respiration but just a happy byproduct in photosynthesis.
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