Examine the equation of photosynthesis below. Carbon dioxide + Water → ? + Oxygen What forms of energy are entering and exiting this process? a Thermal energy is entering and electrical energy is exiting. b Wind energy is entering and light energy is exiting. c Light energy is entering and chemical energy is exiting. d Chemical energy is entering and light energy is exiting.
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The correct answer is c: Light energy is entering and chemical energy is exiting.
In the process of photosynthesis, plants use light energy (typically from the sun) to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a form of chemical energy) and oxygen. The chemical energy is stored in the glucose molecules, making it available for the plant and other organisms that consume it.
