Question

what statement best compares the biochemical processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration? a. photosynthesis is the bacterial process of creating energy while cellular respiration is the eukaryotic process of releasing energy b. photosynthesis is the process of trapping the energy of the sun and storing it in glucose. cellular respiration is the process of releasing the energy stored in the c. photosynthesis is the plant process of releasing and utilizing energy while cellular respiration is the animal process of releasing and utilizing energy. d. photosynthesis is the process of trapping the energy of glucose. cellular respiration is the process of releasing the energy stored in the bonds of the cell © 2025 renaissance learning, inc. all rights reserved

Explanation:

Photosynthesis uses sunlight to make glucose, storing energy. Cellular respiration breaks down glucose to release energy for the cell's use. Option A is incorrect as both processes occur in eukaryotes and photosynthesis is not exclusive to bacteria. Option C is wrong because photosynthesis stores energy not releases it in the way described, and cellular respiration is not exclusive to animals. Option D has the energy - trapping source wrong for photosynthesis.

Answer:

B. Photosynthesis is the process of trapping the energy of the Sun and storing it in glucose. Cellular respiration is the process of releasing the energy stored in the glucose.