Question

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

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

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.

Answer 1

Photosynthesis converts radiant (solar) energy into chemical energy (glucose and other organic molecules) that can be used by plants and then passed along the food chain.