The solar energy is the form of thermal energy coming from the sun and incident on the surface of the leaves of plant. This energy is useful in splitting the molecules of water. The plants create food in the form of carbohydrates via reactants like carbon dioxide and water. These reactants when combine then produce products carbohydrates and oxygen gas is released as byproduct of this biochemical reaction. According to this information, the given statement is false.
The start of celllular respiration is glycolysis breaking down glucose. It usually is glucose, but lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins can be used too.