Question

Which statement summarizes a change that occurs during photosynthesis?

a) "Release of carbon dioxide and water"
b) "Conversion of sunlight into chemical energy"
c) "Breakdown of glucose into energy and oxygen"
d) "Conversion of water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen"

Answer 1

The correct summary of a process during photosynthesis is the conversion of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that summarizes a change that occurs during photosynthesis is: "Conversion of water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen". Photosynthesis is a biological process where plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (a sugar molecule) and oxygen. The energy from sunlight is captured and chemical reactions transform CO₂ and H₂O into CH₂O (a building block of sugar) and release O₂ into the air – a byproduct that is essential for animal life.