Question

To obtain the energy needed for life processes, plants break down _______ to release stored chemical energy through the process of _______.
A.
water; respiration
B.
sugar; respiration
C.
sugar; photosynthesis
D.
water; photosynthesis

Answer 1

To obtain the energy needed for life processes, plants break down **sugar** to release stored chemical energy through the process of **respiration**.

So the correct answer is **B. sugar; respiration**.