EQUATION 1: energy
oxygen + sugar
water + carbon dioxide
EQUATION 2:
energy
sugar + oxygen water + carbon dioxide
2) Two energy conversion processes that occur in typical cells are shown here. Compare the two processes. Which description BEST compares the energy conversions in the processes shown?
A) Equation 1 is illustrating photosynthesis as solar energy is being used to convert inorganic compounds into organic compounds.
B) Equation 2 is illustrating photosynthesis as solar energy is being used to convert inorganic compounds into organic compounds.
Equation 2 is illustrating photosynthesis as chemical energy is being used to convert glucose and oxygen into water and carbon dioxide.
D) Equation 1 is illustrating photosynthesis as chemical energy is being used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen gas.