Question

what role does photosynthesis play in the flow of energy?

a. photosynthesis is how plants break down glucose to use for energy
b. photosynthesis allows plants to create energy for themselves to store and use for metabolism
c. photosynthesis provides radiant energy to all the organisms in the entire food chain
d. photosynthesis converts radiant energy to chemical energy to be used by organisms in the food chain

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

**d. photosynthesis converts radiant energy to chemical energy to be used by organisms in the food chain.**

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy (radiant energy) from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose. This stored energy is then available to be consumed by other organisms in the food chain, making photosynthesis a fundamental process in the flow of energy through ecosystems.