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16. which molecule synthesized by plants is a major source of energy fo…

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  1. which molecule synthesized by plants is a major source of energy for cellular processes in both plants and animals? glucose chlorophyll nucleic acid wax clear all

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Plants synthesize glucose through photosynthesis. Glucose is broken - down in cellular respiration (in both plants and animals) to release energy in the form of ATP. Chlorophyll is involved in photosynthesis but is not an energy - source molecule. Nucleic acids store genetic information. Wax is a protective substance in plants, not an energy source for cellular processes.

Answer:

Glucose