19. Comparing Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration Function Energy capture Energy Release Location Chloroplasts Mitochondria Reactants CO 2 & H 2 O C 6 H 12 O 6 & O 2 Products C 6 H 12 O 6 & O 2 CO 2 & H 2 O Equation 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O -> C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2 C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2 > > > 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O