Glossary Details – Lecythidaceae

Glossary Details:

Title: Photosynthesis and respiration. Drawing by M. Sashital.

Description: Photosynthesis uses the energy from sunlight to manufacture carbohydrates from water and carbon dioxide while respiration derives energy from the oxidation of carbohydrates and, as a result, carbon dioxide is released. The inset shows a mycorrhizal fungus oxidizing photosynthate produced by the tree.

Term:

Respiration

Definition:

In plants, the process of oxidizing sugars to obtain energy for growth and reproduction. This yields carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.