Homework SoursePhotosynthesis is an important process that A only plants ca
Photosynthesis is an important process that
| A. only plants can perform. |
| B. is performed by organisms living near deep-ocean thermal vents. |
| C. is performed by heterotrophs. |
| D. produces oxidized products. |
| E. uses water and carbon dioxide as reactants. |
Solution
Answer: (E)
Photosynthesis is the process of conversion of carbon dioxide and water to produce energy rich glucose in the presence of sunlight (photons). Water acts as the source of hydrogen for the synthesis of glucose, while carbon dioxide gets fixed to glucose in the process.
