Question

Which of these best describes what happens to the sugars made by a plant during photosynthesis?
Choose 2 answers:
Choose 2 answers:
(Choice A) The sugars help build up parts of the plant’s cells.
A
The sugars help build up parts of the plant’s cells.
(Choice B) The sugars are passed through the plant’s roots and into the soil.
B
The sugars are passed through the plant’s roots and into the soil.
(Choice C) The sugars are used for energy within the plant’s cells.
C
The sugars are used for energy within the plant’s cells.

Answer 1

The best answers that describe what happens to the sugars made by a plant during photosynthesis are:

(Choice A) The sugars help build up parts of the plant’s cells.

(Choice C) The sugars are used for energy within the plant’s cells.

Choice B is not correct because while some sugars may be exuded through roots into the soil, the primary functions of the sugars are to support the plant's structure and provide energy.