Environment and Ecology
2015
Ecology & Ecosystems

Which one of the following is the process involved in photosynthesis?

A.Potential energy is released to form free energy
C.Food is oxidized to release carbon dioxide and water
B.Free energy is converted into potential energy and stored
D.Oxygen is taken, and carbon dioxide and water vapour are given out

Correct Answer: Option B

In photosynthesis, light energy (which is a form of free energy) is converted into chemical energy (a form of potential energy) and stored in glucose.

Option b is the correct description of the process.