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Which statement best describes the relationship of photosynthesis and energy?
!. The process of photosynthesis is energy-storing because the process converts light energy into chemical energy, which is stored in the bonds of glucose.
2. The process of photosynthesis is energy-releasing because the process converts light energy into free energy that can be used for cell functions.
3. The process of photosynthesis is energy-conserving because no energy is used throughout the process of forming glucose and oxygen molecules.
4. The process of photosynthesis is energy-wasting because photosynthesis is an inefficient process that depletes the cell of energy stored in the bonds of glucose.



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Answer: 1. The process of photosynthesis is energy-storing because the process converts light energy into chemical energy, which is stored in the bonds of glucose.

Explanation: Photosynthesis uses light energy from the sun, carbon dioxide, and water in order to create chemical energy that the cell can use in the form of glucose. Thus, photosynthesis is a process that creates and stores energy. Since the cell uses energy from the sun rather than its own energy, photosynthesis is not a process that uses, wastes, or releases energy, thus making choices 2 and 4 incorrect.

Choice 3 is incorrect because energy is used in photosynthesis. Light energy from the Sun is necessary for the reaction to occur. Otherwise, the cell lacks the energy to create glucose from water and carbon dioxide.