Chapter 28, Problem 28.77P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The production of glucose from carbon dioxide and water in photosynthesis should be compared with the complete aerobic catabolism of glucose.

Concept Introduction:

Photosynthesis is the process in which carbon dioxide and water combine in the presence of chlorophyll and sunlight to form glucose molecule with oxygen gas.

The catabolism can be defined as the breaking of molecules to form small molecules. Aerobic catabolism of glucose is the reaction of glucose and oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.