Question

why is photosynthesis important?
solar
organic
energy
oxygen
chemical

1. the raw materials are inorganic molecules,

but the carbohydrates are ______ molecules.

1. plants use glucose to make their own ______ in cellular respiration and as a

building block for growth.

1. the _____ energy is converted into _____ energy and is stored in

the chemical bonds that form the glucose molecules.

1. plants release _______ as a \by - product\ (an extra substance) into the

atmosphere. this by - product is an inorganic molecule.

Explanation:

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Carbohydrates are carbon-based molecules with hydrogen and oxygen, so they are organic.

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Glucose provides energy for cellular respiration and growth.

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Photosynthesis converts solar energy to chemical energy in glucose.

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Oxygen is the by-product of splitting water in photosynthesis.

Answer:

1. organic
2. energy
3. solar; chemical
4. oxygen