Question

Examine the chemical reaction for photosynthesis shown here, illustrating the conversion of reactants to products during the reaction. Which of these statements BEST compares the change in energy level from the reactants to the products in this example? A) The input of solar energy converts the reactants into products, giving glucose a higher potential energy compared to the carbon dioxide. B) The release of solar energy from the reactants increases the energy level of the products, giving glucose a higher potential energy compared to the carbon dioxide. C) The input of solar energy breaks down the reactants, releasing energy that can be used by the organism. This causes glucose to be at a lower energetic level than the carbon dioxide. D) The input of solar energy converts the reactants into products, and this addition stabilizes the energy levels for glucose and oxygen gas, which is lower than that of the reactants.

Answer 1

B . The release of solar energy from the reactants increase the energy level of the products giving gulcose a higher potential energy compared to the carbon dioxide.

Answer 2

Answer: No! I just did this question and I got it wrong... the correct answer is "The input of solar energy converts the reactants into products, giving glucose a higher potential energy compared to the carbon dioxide."

Step-by-step explanation:

Solar energy is an input, not a release in photosynthesis. Glucose has a higher energy than carbon dioxide. This is why glucose can be used by the cell for energy.