Question

read the sentence from the section \photosynthesis equation.\ in photosynthesis, solar energy is converted to chemical energy, which is stored in the form of glucose, a sugar. what does the word \converted\ convey in the sentence? (a) it conveys that this process changes the reactants into entirely new substances. (b) it conveys how sunlight is used to provide energy and power for the cell. (c) it conveys that not all of the compounds necessary for photosynthesis are changed in the process. (d) it conveys that the substances plants take in for photosynthesis are returned to the environment after they are used.

Explanation:

The word "converted" in the context of photosynthesis means a transformation of one form of energy (solar) into another (chemical in glucose). This implies a change of reactants into new substances. Option A correctly captures this idea of a fundamental change in substances during the process. Options B focuses more on the energy - providing aspect rather than the change of substances, option C is not related to the meaning of "converted", and option D is about the return of substances to the environment which is not what "converted" conveys.

Answer:

A. It conveys that this process changes the reactants into entirely new substances.