Examine the plant cell diagram, which shows glucose being made from carbon dioxide and water.

How does the cell obtain energy for the process?

a
The cell obtains the needed energy from food.
b
The cell obtains the needed energy from sunlight.
c
The cell makes the needed energy in mitochondria.
d
The cell makes the needed energy from soil nutrients.

1 answer

The correct answer is:

b. The cell obtains the needed energy from sunlight.

In the process of photosynthesis, which occurs in plant cells, energy from sunlight is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.