Question

Plants carry out both photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Which statement best compares the way these two processes handle energy?
Responses
A Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, while cellular respiration releases that stored energy to produce ATP for cellular work.Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose, while cellular respiration releases that stored energy to produce ATP for cellular work.
B Photosynthesis releases energy from glucose molecules to create ATP, while cellular respiration stores light energy in the bonds of glucose.Photosynthesis releases energy from glucose molecules to create ATP, while cellular respiration stores light energy in the bonds of glucose.
C Photosynthesis captures energy directly into ATP for long-term storage, while cellular respiration breaks down water molecules to release ATP.Photosynthesis captures energy directly into ATP for long-term storage, while cellular respiration breaks down water molecules to release ATP.
D Photosynthesis captures heat energy from sunlight to warm plant tissues, while cellular respiration stores that heat energy in chemical bonds.

Answer 1

A

Photosynthesis uses light energy to build glucose (chemical energy), and cellular respiration breaks down glucose to release that energy and produce ATP for cellular work.