Answer: The correct answer is STARCH.
Step-by-step explanation:
Plants are known as autotrophs because they have the ability to produce their own food. This is possible through a process known as photosynthesis.
The mechanism of photosynthesis takes place in two stages
1.) LIGHT reaction/stage: This is called light reaction because it occurs in the light. In this stage, four major steps are involved:
• chlorophyll is energised (it traps, absorbs and captures light energy).
•photolysis of water: This leads to the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen ion and hydroxyl ion.
• hydrogen is transferred by Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate ( NADP).
• formation of ATP
--> DARK reaction/stage: sugar is formed in this stage. The energy needed for the formation of sugar is gotten from the light stage.
The sugar formed during photosynthesis are used as source of energy for plant activities, growth and reproduction. Excess glucose is converted to substances such as sucrose, STARCH and oil, which are then stored in various parts of the plant.