Question

q: why do plants conduct photosynthesis? *
to release carbon dioxide
to make light
to make glucose
to make mitochondria

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use light energy, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose (a type of sugar) and oxygen. Let's analyze each option:

• "to release carbon dioxide": Plants take in carbon dioxide during photosynthesis and release oxygen, so this is incorrect.
• "to make light": Plants use light energy for photosynthesis, they don't produce light, so this is incorrect.
• "to make glucose": This is correct as the main product of photosynthesis is glucose (which stores energy).
• "to make mitochondria": Mitochondria are organelles in cells and are not produced by photosynthesis, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. to make glucose