Question

do now 9/29/2025 photosynthesis is the process plants use to capture and store energy. the equation for photosynthesis is shown. 6co₂(g) + 6h₂o(l) + energy from sunlight→ c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6o₂(g) which choice describes how the components of the reaction change during photosynthesis? a. sugar is broken down into carbon dioxide and water. light energy from the sun is stored as thermal energy in water. b.carbon dioxide and water are reactants, and sugar is formed. light energy from the sun is stored as chemical energy in sugar. c. sugar is broken down into carbon dioxide and water. light energy from the sun is stored as chemical energy in the carbon dioxide. d. carbon dioxide and water react, and sugar is formed. light energy from the sun is stored as electromagnetic energy in the oxygen gas.

Explanation:

In photosynthesis, carbon - dioxide and water are reactants that use sunlight energy to form sugar (glucose) and oxygen. The light energy is stored as chemical energy in the sugar. Option A and C are incorrect as sugar is not broken down in photosynthesis. Option D is incorrect because light energy is stored as chemical energy in sugar, not as electromagnetic energy in oxygen gas.

Answer:

B. Carbon dioxide and water are reactants, and sugar is formed. Light energy from the sun is stored as chemical energy in sugar.