Which of the following statements reflects what occurs in the flow of energy conversions through living systems? A) Chloroplasts convert solar energy to the chemical energy of nutrient molecules. B) Mitochondria convert ATP molecules into glucose. C) Chloroplasts produce CO₂ and H₂O during photosynthesis. D) Mitochondria capture solar energy and convert it to oxygen. E) Chloroplasts burn glucose into ATP molecules during cell respiration.

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Chloroplasts convert solar energy into the chemical energy of nutrient molecules during photosynthesis. This energy is then passed on to other organisms in the food chain through eating and digestion. Mitochondria are responsible for converting the chemical energy stored in nutrient molecules (such as glucose) into ATP, which can be used by cells for energy. The other options given do not accurately reflect the flow of energy conversions through living systems.

Which of the Following Statements Reflects What Occurs in the Flow