AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND PRIMARY PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What kind of energy is necessary to initiate the process of photosynthesis?
A
Radiant
B
Heat
C
Electrical
D
Wind
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Light energy initiates the process of photosynthesis when pigments absorb the light.

Detailed explanation-2: -The radiant energy of the Sun provides the energy for the process of photosynthesis. During the reactions of photosynthesis, solar energy transfers to chemical energy and stores in the bonds of carbohydrates, such as glucose.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Sun! The energy from light causes a chemical reaction that breaks down the molecules of carbon dioxide and water and reorganizes them to make the sugar (glucose) and oxygen gas.

Detailed explanation-4: -Radiant-Radiant energy means light. Examples of things that have radiant energy are the Sun, lightbulbs and our computer screens. Plants convert light energy into chemical energy (food) which helps them to grown, this is known as photosynthesis. Sound-The louder we shout the more sound energy we are using.

Detailed explanation-5: -ATP. Hint: In plants, the radiant energy from the sun will be converted into chemical energy to that of glucose (sugar). This transformation is called photosynthesis. Plants use water, carbon dioxide, and sunlight and transform these into oxygen and glucose.

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