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which statement best describes the basic process of photosynthesis?
chemical energy is transformed into light energy and oxygen is released.
light energy is transformed into chemical energy and oxygen is released.
light energy is transformed into chemical energy and carbon dioxide is released.
chemical energy is transformed into light energy and carbon dioxide is released.

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process where plants use light energy, carbon - dioxide and water to produce glucose (chemical energy) and release oxygen. So light energy is transformed into chemical energy and oxygen is released.

Answer:

Light energy is transformed into chemical energy and oxygen is released.