Are photosynthesis and respiration reversed equations?

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Yes, they are nearly the exact opposite.

While the equation for photosynthesis is

6CO2+6H2O (in the presence of light) yields C6H12O6+6O2

the equation for respiration is

C6H12O6+6O2 (in the presence of enzymes) yields 6CO2+6H2O

As you can see, the factor in these equations preventing them from being completely opposite is the presence of light or the presence of enzymes. In this aspect, the equations are not the opposite.

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