During photosynthesis, sunlight shining on a plant is absorbed. Through several chemical reactions, the plant produces sugar, a high-energy compound, from simpler substances. What energy transformation occurs during this process?
Answer
A
thermal energy to chemical energy
B
kinetic energy to potential energy
C
electromagnetic energy to chemical energy
D
potential energy to chemical energy
Explanation
Sunlight is electromagnetic energy. During photosynthesis, the plant converts that energy into chemical energy stored in sugar, so the transformation is electromagnetic energy to chemical energy.
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