Refer to the figure below. It is said that this structure has the ability to "feed the world" because it
A) can convert light energy into chemical energy, thereby providing energy in a form that is usable by its host organism and any organisms that consume it.
B) helps all organisms, both eukaryotic and prokaryotic, convert food particles into energy for cellular function.
C) can travel from cell to cell and break down food particles into simple molecules, thus feeding the entire organism.
D) is capable through cellular respiration of making ATP, an energy-rich molecule needed by all organisms.
E) helps cells engulf and digest food particles from which energy can be made and supplied to the host organism and any organisms that consume it.

Question

Refer to the figure below.  It is said that this structure has the ability to "feed the world" because it
A) can convert light energy into chemical energy, thereby providing energy in a form that is usable by its host organism and any organisms that consume it. 
B) helps all organisms, both eukaryotic and prokaryotic, convert food particles into energy for cellular function. 
C) can travel from cell to cell and break down food particles into simple molecules, thus feeding the entire organism. 
D) is capable through cellular respiration of making ATP, an energy-rich molecule needed by all organisms. 
E) helps cells engulf and digest food particles from which energy can be made and supplied to the host organism and any organisms that consume it.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure in the figure is the chloroplast, which is responsible for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose (sugar), which is a usable form of energy for the host organism (plants) and any organisms that consume it. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. The other choices relate to different cellular processes but are not directly related to the function of the chloroplast.

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