Question

The overall reactions for photosynthesis and cellular respiration are opposite of each other. Select the statement that best describes part of this relationship

A. Photosynthesis uses oxygen to release energy from food and produces carbon dioxide as a by-product

B. Cellular respiration uses oxygen to release energy from food and produces carbon dioxide as a by-product.

C. Cellular respiration uses carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produces oxygen.

D. Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide from the ground and produces oxygen.

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation: Organisms that prepare their own food are said to be autotrophic. They prepare their own food by the process of photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is an anabolic process. The energy released from light is used by the organisms