Question

1. what process allows plants to convert light energy into chemical... (handwritten: photosynthesis) 6. write the chemical equation for photosynthesis? 7. how do plants store excess glucose?

Explanation:

Question 5

Plants convert light energy to chemical energy through photosynthesis, a process where they use light, carbon dioxide, and water to make glucose and oxygen.

Step1: Recall reactants and products

Photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide ($CO_2$), water ($H_2O$), and light energy to produce glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$) and oxygen ($O_2$).

Step2: Write balanced equation

The balanced chemical equation is $6CO_2 + 6H_2O \xrightarrow[\text{Chlorophyll}]{\text{Light Energy}} C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$.

Plants store excess glucose as starch (a polysaccharide) in structures like roots, stems, or leaves. Starch is insoluble and can be broken down later for energy.

Answer:

Photosynthesis

Question 6