The Process of Using Energy from the Sun to Convert

question 53

Multiple Choice

The process of using energy from the Sun to convert CO₂ into organic molecules is called

• A)respiration.
• B)assimilation.
• C)photosynthesis.
• D)chemosynthesis.

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