Question

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is: **A. sugar; respiration**.

Plants break down sugar to release stored chemical energy through the process of respiration.