Question

how does photosynthesis capture energy? autotrophs (plants and algae) take in carbon dioxide and water. using the sun’s energy, carbon dioxide and water are then transformed into glucose (stored energy as a sugar) and oxygen. draw a diagram to represent this process (photosynthesis).

Explanation:

Photosynthesis in autotrophs uses sunlight to convert carbon - dioxide and water into glucose (energy - storing sugar) and oxygen. A diagram for this process could show arrows from carbon dioxide and water to glucose and oxygen with the Sun's energy indicated as the driving force.

Answer:

A simple diagram could have two input arrows labeled "Carbon Dioxide" and "Water" pointing towards a box with a sun symbol inside to represent the energy source. From the box, two output arrows would point out, one labeled "Glucose" and the other labeled "Oxygen".