Question

How does a mitochondria relate to photosynthesis?

Answer 1

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"`