Which role does photosynthesis play in the flow of energy? (1 point)

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Photosynthesis converts radiant energy to chemical energy to be used by organisms in the food chain.
Photosynthesis converts radiant energy to chemical energy to be used by organisms in the food chain.

Photosynthesis allows plants to create energy for themselves to store and use for metabolism.
Photosynthesis allows plants to create energy for themselves to store and use for metabolism.

Photosynthesis is how plants break down glucose to use for energy.
Photosynthesis is how plants break down glucose to use for energy.

Photosynthesis provides radiant energy to all the organisms in the entire food chain.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Photosynthesis converts radiant energy to chemical energy to be used by organisms in the food chain.

This statement accurately describes the role of photosynthesis in the flow of energy, as it involves the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy that can be utilized by plants and, subsequently, by other organisms in the food chain.