Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?
✓ Correct answer: b) Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored.
ExplanationPhotosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and certain bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing glucose and releasing oxygen.The functions of the chlorophyll, a green pigment, are related to the transformation of inefficient solar energy into useful chemical energy.During photosynthesis, plants capture light energy (free energy) and convert it into chemical energy, storing it as potential energy in the bonds of glucose molecules.This stored energy can later be used by the plant for various metabolic processes.6H2O + 6CO2 → C6H12O6+ 6O2 179
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