Identify the Principal Role of Photosynthesis

question 44

Multiple Choice

Identify the principal role of photosynthesis.

• A)To convert solar energy into the chemical energy of sugars
• B)To convert kinetic energy into the chemical energy of sugars
• C)To convert the chemical energy of sugars into the chemical energy that fuels life's processes
• D)To convert the chemical energy of sugars into heat to maintain an elevated body temperature

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Definitions:

Discounting

The process of determining the present value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specific rate of return.

Compounded Annually

Interest on an investment that is calculated once a year on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the interest earned each month is added to the principal, so that the balance grows at an increasing rate.

Compounded Annually

A method of calculating interest in which the accumulated interest is added to the principal at the end of each year, resulting in interest on interest in successive years.