Match each term to its most suitable description.
-photosynthesis
A)absorbs light
B)converts light to chemical energy
C)organisms that make their own food
D)process that is minimized in C4 and CAM plants
E)organisms that obtain energy from consuming other organisms

Question

Match each term to its most suitable description.
-photosynthesis
A)absorbs light
B)converts light to chemical energy
C)organisms that make their own food
D)process that is minimized in C4 and CAM plants
E)​organisms that obtain energy from consuming other organisms

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy stored in sugar molecules.

Answer: C
 Organisms that make their own food are called autotrophs, and photosynthesis is the process by which they create their own energy.

Answer: D
 C4 and CAM plants have adapted their photosynthetic processes to minimize the effect of photorespiration, which is a process that wastes energy in plants.

Answer: A and E do not match the description of photosynthesis.

Match Each Term to Its Most Suitable Description