Question

5. What are the two basic processes in which energy

from nonliving sources is captured and stored in
molecules that can be used by living things? How
are they similar? How are they different?

Answer 1

Answer: Two basic processes are photosynthesis and chemosynthesis. Plants use energy from the sun to carry out photosynthesis and other autotrophs use the energy stored in chemical bonds in a process called chemosynthesis. Energy rich carbohydrates are produced in both. One is used solely in plants and the other is not.

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Answer 2

Answer: Two basic processes are photosynthesis and chemosynthesis. Plants use energy from the sun to carry out photosynthesis and other autotrophs use the energy stored in chemical bonds in a process called chemosynthesis. Energy rich carbohydrates are produced in both. One is used solely in plants and the other is not.

Explanation: Most of this answer is directly from a quizlet - I can link to it but is is easy to search for.