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:

Metabolism

Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms for converting food to energy, building proteins, and eliminating waste products.

Oxidation Reactions

Chemical reactions that involve the transfer of electrons, resulting in an increase in oxidation state, often associated with the release of energy.

Catabolism

Catabolism refers to the set of metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy stored within chemical bonds.

Anabolism

The constructive phase of metabolism in which the body cells synthesize complex molecules from simpler ones for growth, repair, and storage.