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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration — Unit test

Question 7 • First Semester Biology

The chemical equation below summarizes the process of photosynthesis.6CO2 + 6H2O + energy à 6O2 + C6H12O6Where is the energy shown in the equation transferred as a result of photosynthesis?

Answer
A
into water
B
into the air
C
into sugars
D
into the ground

Explanation

Photosynthesis uses energy to make glucose, a sugar, from carbon dioxide and water. The energy is stored in the chemical bonds of the glucose (C6H12O6), so it is transferred into sugars. The correct choice is C, into sugars.

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