What statement best compares the biochemical processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

Question

A.
Photosynthesis is the bacterial process of creating energy while cellular respiration is the eukaryotic process of releasing energy.

B.
Photosynthesis is the process of trapping the energy of the Sun and storing it in glucose. Cellular respiration is the process of releasing the energy stored in the chemical bonds of glucose.

C.
Photosynthesis is the plant process of releasing and utilizing energy while cellular respiration is the animal process of releasing and utilizing energy.

D.
Photosynthesis is the process of trapping the energy of glucose. Cellular respiration is the process of releasing the energy stored in the bonds of the cell.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares the biochemical processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration is:

B. Photosynthesis is the process of trapping the energy of the Sun and storing it in glucose. Cellular respiration is the process of releasing the energy stored in the chemical bonds of glucose.

This option accurately describes the roles of both processes: photosynthesis captures solar energy and converts it into chemical energy in the form of glucose, while cellular respiration breaks down glucose to release that stored energy for use in cellular activities.