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
Light energy is entering and chemical energy is exiting.
c
Chemical energy is entering and light energy is exiting.
d
Wind energy is entering and light energy is exiting.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

b) Light energy is entering and chemical energy is exiting.

In photosynthesis, plants capture light energy (typically from the sun) and use it to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a form of chemical energy) and oxygen.