Which statement correctly distinguishes photosynthesis and respiration?

Photosynthesis captures light energy and stores it in sugars. Cellular respiration breaks down sugars and transfers their chemical energy into a form cells can use. So the correct statement is “Photosynthesis uses light as an energy source, and cell respiration uses chemical energy.” Both processes can occur in plant cells; respiration also occurs in animal cells.

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