Reaching for the Sun, Step 2: Respiration (1)

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The relationship between photosynthesis and respiration is as such↑ (1) Photorespiration:     A process that provides no energy, but causes some of the carbon dioxide destined for photosynthesis to be released again before forming sugar. *How did it come into being? Why do plants have it? (2) Respiration for plants -Use carbohydrates as the main source for respiration. -Fats/oil are used to generate energy especially in some seeds (On a weight-to-weight basis, fats provide more energy than carbohydrates) *Is that because fat has more C-H bonds than carbohydrates? (3) Goals of respiration -Trap as much as possible of the energy given off in a form of greatest value to the organism in a controlled "conflagration". (4)Types of respiration -Aerobic respiration     -glucose partially broken down (no oxygen required)     -breakdown of glucose into carbon dioxide an ………………………………