Question

which statement summarizes a change that occurs during photosynthesis?
it converts visible light to high-energy gamma rays.
it converts carbon to oxygen.
it converts light energy to chemical energy.
it converts energy to mass.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: Photosynthesis does not convert visible light to gamma rays. Gamma rays are high - energy and not part of photosynthesis.
• Option 2: Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide (not just carbon) and produces oxygen, but it doesn't convert carbon to oxygen. The carbon in carbon dioxide is used to make glucose.
• Option 3: During photosynthesis, plants use light energy (from the sun) and convert it into chemical energy stored in glucose (or other organic compounds). This is a core concept of photosynthesis.
• Option 4: Photosynthesis does not convert energy to mass. It involves energy conversion (light to chemical) and matter transformation (CO₂ and H₂O to glucose and O₂), but not energy - to - mass conversion.

Answer:

C. It converts light energy to chemical energy.