What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

Question

a
to break down sugars and give energy
b
to make sugars and store energy
c
to release carbon monoxide
d
to create oxygen for animals to breathe

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

b to make sugars and store energy.

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose (sugar) using carbon dioxide and water. This process is fundamental for producing energy for the plant itself and forms the base of the food chain for other organisms. Additionally, oxygen is released as a byproduct of this process.