EXPLANATION
GS4. What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
a) Photosynthesis
b) Respiration
c) Transpiration
d) Germination
ANSWER: a) Photosynthesis
EXPLANATION:
The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is:
a) Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis is the process through which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose (a form of sugar) and oxygen. This process occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells, specifically in the chlorophyll-containing structures called thylakoids. Sunlight is the energy source that drives the chemical reactions during photosynthesis, allowing plants to produce their own food and release oxygen as a byproduct.
