How does a mitochondria relate to photosynthesis?

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Ernest Z.
Jun 20, 2015

The mitochondrion converts the carbohydrates formed by photosynthesis into "CO"_2 and "H"_2"O", with the energy going into the formation of "ATP".

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is food production using the energy from sunlight.

"6CO"_2 + "6H"_2"O" → "C"_6"H"_12"O"_6 + "6O"_2

Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs.

Mitochondria are the organelles that convert the energy in food into ATP to be used as chemical energy by the cell.

"C"_6"H"_12"O"_6 + "6O"_2 →"6CO"_2 + "6H"_2"O" +"ATP"

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