Question

photosynthesis is the process whereby plants transform light energy from the sun into chemical energy what is the molecule called that stores this chemical energy? water carbon dioxide carbon glucose

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is a process in plants where they convert light energy (from the sun) into chemical energy. Water (\(H_2O\)) is a reactant in photosynthesis (split during the light - dependent reactions to release oxygen), carbon dioxide (\(CO_2\)) is also a reactant (used in the Calvin cycle to build organic molecules), and carbon is an element that is part of many organic compounds but not the specific energy - storing molecule. Glucose (\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)) is a product of photosynthesis. It is an organic molecule that stores chemical energy in its chemical bonds. Plants can use this glucose for energy (through cellular respiration) or store it (e.g., as starch).

Answer:

glucose