Which of the following statements describes the correct 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 use solar energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into the chemical energy of nutrient molecules such as glucose. Mitochondria convert this chemical energy into ATP molecules, which cells use to perform chemical, transport, and mechanical work.

Which of the Following Statements Describes the Correct Flow of Energy