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

Question

How does the cell obtain energy for the process?

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

a. The cell obtains the needed energy from sunlight.

In plant cells, photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplasts, where light energy from sunlight is converted into chemical energy, allowing the plant to synthesize glucose from carbon dioxide and water.