Question

During photosynthesis, chloroplasts use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar and oxygen. Which term best classifies the energy stored in the products of photosynthesis?

Answer 1

Chemical energy, since photosynthesis and cellular respiration both store energy in chemical bonds.

Answer 2

The term which best classifies the energy stored in the products of

photosynthesis is chemical energy.

The energy includes chemical atoms or molecules such as Carbon,

Hydrogen and oxygen and react in the right proportions under suitable

conditions to give rise to the formation of Starch.

This is done through the reaction below;

6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂