Question

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photosynthesis is a chemical reaction that occurs inside green plant cells. which sentence describes one important energy conversion that occurs as a result of photosynthesis?

• light is converted to chemical energy
• carbon dioxide is converted to light energy
• oxygen is converted to chemical energy
• chlorophyll is converted to light energy

Explanation:

Photosynthesis in plants converts light energy into chemical energy (stored in glucose). Let's analyze each option:

• "Light is converted to chemical energy": Correct, as photosynthesis captures light energy and transforms it into chemical energy (e.g., in glucose).
• "Carbon dioxide is converted to light energy": Incorrect, CO₂ is used to make glucose, not light energy.
• "Oxygen is converted to chemical energy": Incorrect, O₂ is a by - product, not a source of chemical energy conversion here.
• "Chlorophyll is converted to light energy": Incorrect, chlorophyll absorbs light, not gets converted to it.

Answer:

A. Light is converted to chemical energy