Photosynthesis & respiration, or, Are plants a better source of energy than animals?

From: Jason Brightwell
Subject: Nutrition
Date/Time 2006-11-08 18:05:58
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This occurred to me when going over photosynthesis & respiration in class today (I currently teach middle school science).

Photosynthesis:
6(CO2) + 6(H2O) + light energy ---> C6H12O6 + 6(O2)

Respiration (the process of breaking down glucose, C6H1206, into simpler substances to release energy):
C6H12O6 + 6(O2) ---> 6(CO2) + 6(H2O) + ENERGY

Based on the fact that the products of photosynthesis are the exact source materials needed for respiration, it seems quite logical that the perfect energy source for humans would be plants, not animals (high carb, not low carb).

Thoughts?

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• Photosynthesis & respiration, or, Are plants a better source of energy than animals?: (453) Jason Brightwell (753) - - 2006-11-08 6:05 pm
• Photosynthesis & respiration, or, Are plants a better source of energy than animals?:(242) LChristopher RKC (130) - - 2006-11-08 10:34 pm
• Photosynthesis & respiration, or, Are plants a better source of energy than animals?:(215) Magus (372) - - 2006-11-12 11:27 am

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