Multiple Choice
Energy stored in food would be considered which type of energy?
8. Thermochemistry
Nature of Energy
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What is the ultimate source of energy for photosynthesis?
A
The Sun
B
Glucose
C
Chlorophyll
D
ATP
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Understand that photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.
Recognize that the energy required for photosynthesis comes from light, which is absorbed by chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants.
Identify the ultimate source of this light energy. The Sun is the primary source of light energy for photosynthesis on Earth.
Differentiate between the roles of chlorophyll and ATP in photosynthesis. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, while ATP is a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells.
Conclude that while chlorophyll and ATP are involved in the process, the Sun is the ultimate source of energy for photosynthesis.
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